MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #269

Acetaldehyde is treated with Hydroxylamine in an acidic buffer. According to the PTB nomenclature, what is the name of the resulting nitrogenous product?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #269

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Acetaldehyde is treated with Hydroxylamine in an acidic buffer. According to the PTB nomenclature, what is the name of the resulting nitrogenous product?

    • A) Hydrazone
    • B) Phenylhydrazone
    • C) Oxime
    • D) Semicarbazone

    Answer: Oxime

    Explanation: Hydroxylamine reacts with carbonyls to form oximes. Hydrazones are formed from hydrazine, and phenylhydrazones are formed from phenylhydrazine, making them incorrect distractors.