Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12ChemistryCarbonyl Compounds and Carboxylic Acids3 Marks
Question
What is popoff ‘s rule? Explain with an example.
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Answer
The oxidation of unsymmetrical ketones is governed by Popoff’s rule. It states that during the oxidation of an unsymmetrical ketone, a (C – CO) bond is cleaved in such a way that the keto group stays with the smaller alkyl group. Example:
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