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Question

On treatment of propanone with dilute $Ba(OH)_2$ , the product formed is

A

aldol

B

phorone

C

propionaldehyde

D

4-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone

Answer

4-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone

Explanation

Solution

In the presence of $Ba ( OH )_{2}$ , propanone (acetone) undergoes aldol type condensation as