Question

In the presence of $HCl$ two molecules of acetone condense to form:

• A. mesityloxide
• B. forone
• C. 4-methyl-2-pentanone
• D. 4-methyl-2-pentanoic acid

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Two moles of acetone, condense in presence of dilute $HCl$ to form mesityl oxide