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In the reaction sequence \[X\xrightarrow{Ca{{(OH)}_{2}}}Y\xrightarrow{dry\,distillation}Acetone\xrightarrow[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}]{conc.}Z\] X, Y and Z are

A)  \[C{{H}_{3}},CHO,\] aldol, phorone

B)  \[HCOOH,\,{{(HCOO)}_{2}}Ca,\] mesityl oxide

C)  \[C{{H}_{3}}COOH,{{(C{{H}_{3}}COO)}_{2}}Ca,\] mesityl oxide

D)  \[C{{H}_{3}}COOH,{{(C{{H}_{3}}COO)}_{2}}Ca,\] pinacol

Correct Answer: C

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