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Q. Which is necessary for conversion of butane-$2$-one into propanoic acid?

Haryana PMTHaryana PMT 2009Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

Methyl ketones when treated with $NaOH / I _{2} / H ^{+}$give iodoform and an acid (with one carbon less than the parent ketone).
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