Chemistry, asked by vssuriya35, 3 months ago

How is acetone is prepared forom
calcium ethonate.​

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Answered by TheDeadlyWasp
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Explanation:

Acetone can be prepared using calcium salt of acetic acid - calcium acetate.

However during the reaction a lot of other chemical impurities are also produced.

Calcium acetate when heated at a temperature of about 380° C decomposes, giving acetone and a residue of calcium carbonate.

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