Q10 / 90 · JEE Main 2021 (01 Sep Shift 2) · Chemistry

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The nucleophilic addition of sodium hydrogen sulphite to an aldehyde or a ketone involves proton transfer to form a stable ion.

Statement II : The nucleophilic addition of hydrogen cyanide to an aldehyde or a ketone yields amine as final product.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  • A
    Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
  • B
    Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
  • C
    Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
  • Correct answer
    D
    Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

Solution

Figure

The nucleophilic addition of hydrogen cyanide to an aldehyde or a ketone yields cyanohydrin as final product.

Figure

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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