STANDARDChemistry-Aldehydes and Ketones
STANDARD Chemistry Purification Techniques MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Study the given reaction and identify the process which is carried out.
A
It is used for purification of aldehydes and ketones.
B
It is used to distinguish aldehydes from ketones.
C
It is used to prepare cyclic aldehydes and ketones.
D
It is used to study polar nature of aldehydes and ketones.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The reaction shown is the bisulfite addition reaction, which is used to purify aldehydes and ketones by forming a water-soluble bisulfite adduct.
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