engineering chemistry MCQ #512

The reaction of ketones with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine is an example of

engineering chemistry MCQ #512

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of ketones with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine 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 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine to the carbonyl group, forming a hydrazone.