NEET Chemistry Nucleophilic Addition MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about nucleophilic addition reactions of aldehydes and ketones is correct?
Nucleophiles like ammonia add to the carbonyl group to form stable products without the need for acid catalysis.
The mechanism involves the nucleophile attacking the carbonyl carbon, forming a tetrahedral alkoxide intermediate.
Hydrogen cyanide reacts with aldehydes and ketones to yield products only when pure HCN is used.
The addition of sodium hydrogensulphite to carbonyl compounds results in products that favor the left side of the equilibrium.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The mechanism of nucleophilic addition involves the nucleophile attacking the electrophilic carbon of the carbonyl group, forming a tetrahedral alkoxide intermediate (Chunk 3).
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