engineering chemistry MCQ #565

The reaction of acetone with NaOD in D₂O gives?

engineering chemistry MCQ #565

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of acetone with NaOD in D₂O gives?

    • A) CD₃COCD₃
    • B) CH₃COCH₃
    • C) CD₃COCH₃
    • D) CH₃COD

    Answer: CD₃COCD₃

    Explanation: The reaction is an isotopic exchange reaction, where the α-hydrogens are exchanged with deuterium.