Q4 / 120 · VITEEE 2008 · Chemistry

Secondary nitroalkanes can be converted into ketones by using $Y$. Identify the $Y$ from the following Figure

  • Correct answer
    A
    Aqueous $\mathrm{HCl}$
  • B
    Aqueous $\mathrm{NaOH}$
  • C
    $\mathrm{KMnO}_{4}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{CO}$

Solution

Secondary nitro alkanes upon hydrolysis with boiling HCl gives a ketone \& nitrous oxide. Figure

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

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