A researcher wants to separate a ketone from a non-polar organic mixture. Which reagent is used to form a solid adduct that allows for purification?
Q1. A researcher wants to separate a ketone from a non-polar organic mixture. Which reagent is used to form a solid adduct that allows for purification?
Answer: Sodium bisulfite
Explanation: The bisulfite addition product is a crystalline solid that can be filtered and then hydrolyzed back to the original carbonyl compound using dilute acid.