Q24 / 110 · VITEEE 2023 · Chemistry

Which carbonyl compound will be purified with sodium bisulphite-

Correct answer
A
2-Pentanone
B
3-Hexanone
C
4-Heptanone
D
All of these

Solution

The reaction is used in purification of all types of aldehydes and methyl ketones only because the ketones having bulky alkyl form unstable adduct.

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

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