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Question

Which is necessary for conversion of butane- $2$ -one into propanoic acid?

A

Tollen reagent

B

Fehling solution

C

$NaOH/I_{2}/H^{+}$

D

$NaOH/NaI/H^{+}$

Answer

$NaOH/I_{2}/H^{+}$

Explanation

Solution

Methyl ketones when treated with $NaOH / I _{2} / H ^{+}$ give iodoform and an acid (with one carbon less than the parent ketone).