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When acetic acid reacts with ketone , th...

When acetic acid reacts with ketone , the product formed is :

A

aceto -acetic acid

B

acetone

C

Acetic anhydride

D

ethyl acetate.

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The correct Answer is:
C
`CH_(3)COOH` reacts with ketone to form acetic anhydride.
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