When a nucleophile encounters a ketone, the site of attack is
Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Aldehydes and Ketones
When a nucleophile encounters a ketone, the site of attack is
- The carbon atom of the carbonyl
- The oxygen atom of the carbonyl
- Both the carbon and oxygen atoms, with equal probability
- No attack occurs ketones do not react with nucleophiles.
Answer
(A) The carbon atom of the carbonyl
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