Chemistry-Nucleophilic Addition
NEET Chemistry Nucleophilic Addition MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 12
What is formed when a nucleophile attacks the carbonyl carbon of aldehydes and ketones during nucleophilic addition?
A
Tetrahedral alkoxide intermediate
B
Benzyl alcohol
C
Carboxylic acid
D
Cyclohexane
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The nucleophilic attack on the carbonyl carbon results in the formation of a tetrahedral alkoxide intermediate, which is a key step in nucleophilic addition reactions as described in the NCERT context.
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