MCQ
Acetone can be converted into pinacol by :
  • $Mg/Hg/H_2O$
  • B
    $Zn/Hg/HCl$
  • C
    $Na/Hg/H_2SO_4$
  • D
    All of these

Answer

Correct option: A.
$Mg/Hg/H_2O$
a
Acetone can be converted into pinacol by  treatment with $Mg$ / $Hg$ / $water$.

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