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The action of acid on acetoacetic ester produces what?(a) Carbonic acid(b) Acetone(c) Alcohols(d) All of the mentionedI had been asked this question in exam.The doubt is from Hydrolysing Agents in division Hydrolysis of Unit Processes

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Right option is (d) All of the mentioned

Explanation: The action of acid on acetoacetic ESTER and its derivatives LEADS to acetone, CARBONIC acid, and ALCOHOL and its related products, while alkali on the same ester produces acetic acid and alcohol.



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