How can we convert ethanol to acetone give the chemical reactions
Somilya Mishra
9 Years agoGrade 12
1 Answer
Khimraj
9 Years ago
C2H5OH + PCC → CH3CHO,CH3CHO +CH3MgX → CH3CH(OMgX)CH3, CH3CH(OMgX)CH3 +H2O → CH3CH(OH)CH3,CH3CH(OH)CH3 + KMnO4 → Acetone,.Hope it clears. If still u have doubts then please clarify. If u like answer then please approve the answer.