An acyclic hydrocarbon $P$, having molecular formula $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_{10}$, gave acetone as

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An acyclic hydrocarbon $P$, having molecular formula $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_{10}$, gave acetone as the only organic product through the following sequence of reactions, in which $Q$ is an intermediate organic compound.

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