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Q. Reaction of dry $ HCl $ with acetone gives

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When acetone reacts with dry $ HCl $ , two molecules of acetone combine with the elimination of one molecule of water to first form mesityl oxide which further reacts with acetone to give phorone.
2, 6 dimethylhepta-2, 5 dien-4-one

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