which compound is obtain by reduction of acetone?
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Ketones undergo reduction with magnesium amalgam (Mg−Hg) followed by its hydrolysis to yield vicinal diols (having OH groups on adjacent carbon atoms). When acetone undergoes this reaction then the product formed is known as pinacol.
ex: H2So4 + NaO2 = NaSo4 + 2HO.
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