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Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Bihar BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryAldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids1 Mark
MCQ
When a nucelophile encounters a ketone the site of attack is:
  • A
    The carbon atom of the carbonyl.
  • B
    The oxygen atom of the carbonyl.
  • C
    Both the carbon and oxygen atoms with equal probability.
  • D
    No attack occurs-ketones do not react with nucleophiles.
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Answer

  1. The carbon atom of the carbonyl.

Explanation:

Nucleophile attacks on the carbon atom of the carbonyl group as shown in the figure.

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