engineering chemistry MCQ #504

The reaction of aldehydes and ketones with NaHSO₃ is an example of

engineering chemistry MCQ #504

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of aldehydes and ketones with NaHSO₃ is an example of

    • A) nucleophilic addition
    • B) electrophilic addition
    • C) nucleophilic substitution
    • D) electrophilic substitution

    Answer: nucleophilic addition

    Explanation: The reaction involves the nucleophilic addition of HSO₃⁻ to the carbonyl group, forming a bisulphite addition compound.