Aldehydes and Ketones - Result Question 67
####78. A ketone $A$, which undergoes haloform reaction, gives compound $B$ on reduction. $B$ on heating with sulphuric acid gives compound $C$, which forms mono-ozonide $D . D$ on hydrolysis in the presence of zinc dust gives only acetaldehyde. Identify $A, B$ and $C$. Write down the reactions involved.
$(1989,4 M)$
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Solution:
- $D \xrightarrow{O _3} \underset{H _2 O}{Zn} CH _3 CHO$ (only)
$$
C=CH _3-CH=CH-CH _3,
$$
