Question

Convert : Formaldehyde to Acetone

Answer 1

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Sry here only HBr is used not peroxide it is by mistake.
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Answer 2

● Formaldehyde to acetone -
Formaldehyde can be converted to acetone with following steps.

a) Formaldehyde is treated with methyl magnesium bromide in presence of dry ether which on acid hydrolysis gives ethanol.

b) Ethanol on oxidation by heating with Cu at 373 K gives acetaldehyde.

c) Acetaldehyde is treated with methyl magnesium bromide in presence of dry ether which on acid hydrolysis gives isopropyl alcohol.

d) Isopropyl alcohol on oxidation by heating with Cu at 373 K gives acetone.

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