Question

Which of the following substance produced acetaldehyde on dry distillation?

Options

• (CH3COO)₂Ca

• (HCOO)₂Ca

• Both (CH₃COO)₂Ca and (HCOO)₂Ca

• None

Answer 1

Both (CH₃COO)₂Ca and (HCOO)₂Ca

Explanation:

When calcium acertate [(CH₃COO)₂Ca] is heated, acetanol (CH₃ – CO – CH₃) and calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) are obtained through dry distillation.