When a nucleophile encounters a ketone, the site of attack is - Vidyadip

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When a nucleophile encounters a ketone, the site of attack is

✓
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 as ketones do not react with nucleophiles

✓

Answer

Correct option: A.

the carbon atom of the carbonyl

a
$(a)$ $\underset{\delta \oplus }{\mathop{\begin{matrix}
O \\
|| \\
R-C-R \\
\end{matrix}}}\,$ more positive on carbon of carbonyl.

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