KCET · Chemistry · Hydrocarbons
The compound formed when calcium acetate and calcium formate is distilled
- A acetone
- B acetaldehyde
- C benzaldehyde
- D acetophenone
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Correct Answer
(B) acetaldehyde
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Dry distillation of mixtue of calcium acetate and calcium formate gives acetaldehyde.


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