MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #510

A researcher is studying the formation of aldol and ketol from aldehydes and ketones respectively. What is the primary reaction involved?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #510

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A researcher is studying the formation of aldol and ketol from aldehydes and ketones respectively. What is the primary reaction involved?

    • A) Nucleophilic addition
    • B) Nucleophilic substitution
    • C) Elimination reaction
    • D) Redox reaction

    Answer: Nucleophilic addition

    Explanation: Nucleophilic addition is the primary reaction involved in the formation of aldol and ketol.