Question

Which among the following methods is not used for the manufacture of acetone?

(a) Catalytic hydrogenation of isopropanol

(b) Oxidation of butane

(c) Oxidation of propylene

(d) Hydration of propylene

This question was posed to me during an interview.

My question comes from C3 Compounds topic in chapter Synthetic Organic Chemical Industries of Chemical Technology

Answer 1

Right option is (d) Hydration of propylene

For explanation I would say: Acetone is widely manufactured by catalytic hydrogenation of isopropanol or oxidation of butane or oxidation of propylene or fermentation of molasses. Isopropanol is manufactured by

hydration of propylene.