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Acetone is treated with excess of ethanol in the presence of hydrochloric acid. The product obtained is

A

`CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)-overset(O)overset(||)(C)- CH_(3)`

B

`CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(3)`

C

D

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D
It is the correct answer. Mixture of products is obtained according to Cannizzaro's reaction.
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