MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #536

What is the effect of a base on a ketone?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #536

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the effect of a base on a ketone?

    • A) Dehydration
    • B) Deprotonation
    • C) Enolization
    • D) Enolate formation

    Answer: Enolate formation

    Explanation: A base causes enolate formation by deprotonating the alpha hydrogen of the ketone.