JEE PYQ: Aldehydes And Ketones Question 29
Question 29 - 2019 (09 Apr Shift 2)
Carbonyl compound + MeOH $\xrightarrow{\text{HCl}}$ acetal. Highest rate for:
(1). (Acetone + excess MeOH)
(2). (Propanal + stoichiometric MeOH)
(3). (Propanal + excess MeOH)
(4). (Acetone + stoichiometric MeOH)
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Answer: (3)
Solution
Aldehydes more reactive than ketones in nucleophilic addition. Excess alcohol drives equilibrium. Propanal + excess MeOH = highest rate.
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