AIIMS2008Chemistry-Aldehydes and Ketones
AIIMS 2008 Chemistry Reactions of Carbonyl Compounds Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Assertion : (CH₃)₃CCOC(CH₃)₃ and acetone can be distinguished by the reaction with NaHSO₃.
Reason : HSO₃⁻ is the nucleophile in bisulphite addition.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C
If assertion is true but reason is false
D
If both assertion and reason are false
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
HSO4- is a bulky nucleophile, hence, cannot attack on sterically hindered ketones.
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