MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #318

Unlike formaldehyde which forms Urotropine, what is the characteristic product formed when acetone reacts with ammonia?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #318

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Unlike formaldehyde which forms Urotropine, what is the characteristic product formed when acetone reacts with ammonia?

    • A) Urotropine
    • B) Acetone imine
    • C) Hexamethylenetetramine
    • D) Diacetone amine

    Answer: Diacetone amine

    Explanation: Acetone reacts with ammonia to produce complex amino-ketones like diacetone amine. Formaldehyde is unique in forming the cyclic Urotropine.