Chemistry-Nucleophilic Addition
NEET Chemistry Nucleophilic Addition MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12
In the nucleophilic addition reaction of aldehydes and ketones with ammonia derivatives H2N-Z, which factor primarily favors the formation of the product?
A
Dehydration of the intermediate
B
Presence of a strong base
C
High temperature
D
Addition of excess ammonia
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The equilibrium in the reaction between aldehydes/ketones and ammonia derivatives favors product formation due to the rapid dehydration of the intermediate, forming >C=N-Z.
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