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.