When unsymmetrical ketones like 2-Butanone are oxidized with powerful oxidizing agents, which rule determines the distribution of carbon atoms in the resulting acids?
Q1. When unsymmetrical ketones like 2-Butanone are oxidized with powerful oxidizing agents, which rule determines the distribution of carbon atoms in the resulting acids?
Answer: Carbonyl stays with smaller alkyl
Explanation: Popoff's rule states that during ketone oxidation, the carbonyl group remains with the smaller alkyl group. Option A incorrectly suggests it stays with the larger group.