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Reaction of dry \[HCl\] with acetone gives

A) aldol                                     

B)        chloritone                          

C)        isopropyl 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 first form mesityl oxide which further reacts with acetone to give phorone.                                                                                 2, 6 dimethylhepta-2, 5 dien-4-one