MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #557

A pharmaceutical company uses a specific ketone as a precursor in the synthesis of a medication. What would be the byproduct of this reaction?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #557

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A pharmaceutical company uses a specific ketone as a precursor in the synthesis of a medication. What would be the byproduct of this reaction?

    • A) Water
    • B) Ethanol
    • C) Acetic acid
    • D) Formaldehyde

    Answer: Acetic acid

    Explanation: The production of ketones often involves the byproduct of acetic acid due to the presence of carboxyl groups.