The compound is a condensation product....

The compound is a condensation product.
It is obtained either by treating 3 molecules of acetone with conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` or passing propyne through a red -hot tube. The product is:

A

Phorone

B

Deacetonyl alcohol

C

Mesityl oxide

D

Mesitylene

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The correct Answer is:

D

When acetone is treated with `H_(2)SO_(4)` three molecules get condensed to give mesitylene.

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