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

 

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