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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