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Question: On subjecting mesityl oxide to the iodoform reaction, one of the products is the sodium salt of an o...
On subjecting mesityl oxide to the iodoform reaction, one of the products is the sodium salt of an organic acid. Which acid is obtained?
A
(CH3)2C=CH—CH2COOH
B
(CH3)2CH—COOH
C
(CH3)2C=CH—COOH
D
(CH3)2C=CH—CO—COOH
Answer
(CH3)2C=CH—COOH
Explanation
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