Question

When diethyl cadmium $\left[{\left(C_2{H}_5\right)}_{2}Cd\right]$ is treated with acetyl chloride $\left[C{H}_{3}COCl\right]$, the main product is likely to be:

• A. Acetone
• B. Methyl ethyl ketone
• C. Diethyl ketone
• D. Acetaldehyde

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Correct answer is (b) Methyl ethyl ketone