MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #393

A student reacts propanone with a nitrogenous reagent to obtain an oxime. Which reagent was used for this condensation reaction?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #393

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A student reacts propanone with a nitrogenous reagent to obtain an oxime. Which reagent was used for this condensation reaction?

    • A) Hydroxylamine
    • B) Hydrazine
    • C) Phenylhydrazine
    • D) Semicarbazide

    Answer: Hydroxylamine

    Explanation: Aldehydes and ketones react with hydroxylamine (NH2OH) to form oximes. Option B is hydrazine, which forms hydrazones.