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  4. How many of the following compounds react with red phosphorus to form ethane? Acetaldehyde, acetone, methanol, acetyl chloride, acetamide

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Q. How many of the following compounds react with red phosphorus to form ethane?
Acetaldehyde, acetone, methanol, acetyl chloride, acetamide

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Acetone and methanol react with conc. $HI$ to form propane and methane, respectively.