How to convert ethanol to acetone ?

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Dear Student!

The detailed process is as follows:

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C2H5OH + [O]  CH3CHO + H2O

CH3CHO + CH3MgCl + HCl → CH3CH(OH)CH+ MgCl2

CH3CH(OH)CH3 [O]  CH3COCH3 + H2O

Acetone

 

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