how to convert acetic acid into acetone
Acetic acid can be converted to acetone with the help of alkyl cadmium reagent.
Step 1.
CH3COOH ------(SOCl2)----> CH3COCl
Step 2
CH3COCl -------- 1. ( CH3)2Cd ------> CH3COCH3
Step 1.
CH3COOH ------(SOCl2)----> CH3COCl
Step 2
CH3COCl -------- 1. ( CH3)2Cd ------> CH3COCH3