NEET Chemistry Nucleophilic Addition Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The conversion of aldehydes and ketones to imines requires acid catalysis.
Reason (R): Ammonia and its derivatives add to the carbonyl group, and the equilibrium favors imine formation due to rapid dehydration of the intermediate.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, the reaction of ammonia and its derivatives with aldehydes and ketones is catalyzed by acid, and the equilibrium favors imine formation due to rapid dehydration.
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