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Which of the following is process used for the preparation of acetone?A. Haber processB. Wacker processC. Wolff-Kishner reactionD. Gattermann-Koch synthesis

Answer» Correct Answer - B
In Wacker process, when mixture of propen and air is passed through mixutre of Pd and `CuCl_(2)` at high pressure, acetone is formed.
`Pd+2CuCl_(2) to PdCl_(2)+2CuCl`
`4CuCl+Hcl+O_(2) to 4CuCl_(2)+2H_(2)O`
`underset("Propene")(CH_(3)CH=CH_(2))+PbCl_(2)+H_(2)O to CH_(3)COOH_(3)+Pd+2HCl`


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