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Reaction of dry \[HCl\]with acetone gives

A)  aldol            

B)  chloritone

C)  isopropyi alcohol

D)  None of these

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

When acetone reacts with dry \[HCl,\]two molecules of acetone combine with the elimination of one molecule of water to firs form mesityl oxide which further reacts with acetone to give phorone.