Q. An important reaction of acetone is autocondensation in presence of concentrated sulphuric acid to give the aromatic compound
A) Mesitylene
B) Mesityl oxide
C) Trioxan
D) Phorone
Explanation
(a)
Three moles of acetone condense in presence of conc.$H_{2}SO_{4}$ to give mesitylene.
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