Compound $A\left(\mathrm{C}_3 \mathrm{H}_6 \mathrm{O}\right)$ undergoes following reactions to form $B$ and…

Compound $A\left(\mathrm{C}_3 \mathrm{H}_6 \mathrm{O}\right)$ undergoes following reactions to form $B$ and $C$. Identify $A, B$ and $C$.




Solution

The compound reacts with $\mathrm{I}_2 / \mathrm{NaOH}$, so it must be a methyl ketone and it should give iodoform $\left(\mathrm{CHI}_3\right)$ in this reaction.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2012

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