Chemistry - Carbonyl compounds Question with Solution | TestHub
In the given reaction :
[X] will be :
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Question Explanation:
The question asks to identify the final product [X] formed when propanone (acetone) undergoes a reaction with concentrated sulfuric acid (H2SO4 ) followed by distillation.
Concept :
This question is based on Aldol-type Condensation, Acid-Catalyzed Dehydration.
Solution:
When acetone (CH3COCH3 ) is treated with concentrated H2SO4 , it undergoes a cyclic condensation reaction.
Three molecules of acetone condense together with the elimination of three molecules of water (H2O). This specific reaction is a type of condensation where the carbonyl groups and alpha-hydrogens interact under acidic conditions to form a stable aromatic ring.
The resulting product is 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene, commonly known as Mesitylene
