MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #357

Propanone reacts with Hydroxylamine (NH2OH) under slightly acidic conditions. What is the specific class of organic product formed?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #357

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Propanone reacts with Hydroxylamine (NH2OH) under slightly acidic conditions. What is the specific class of organic product formed?

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

    Answer: Oxime

    Explanation: Hydroxylamine reacts with carbonyls to form oximes. Hydrazones are formed from hydrazine, and students often confuse the specific names of these derivatives.