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AC4H8Cl2373 KHydrolysisBC4H8O

B reacts with Hydroxyl amine but does not give Tollen's test. Identify A and B.

ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (26 Feb Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 2,2-Dichlorobutane and Butanal
  • B 2,2-Dichlorobutane and Butan-2-one
  • C 1,1-Dichlorobutane and 2-Butanone
  • D 1,1-Dichlorobutane and Butanal
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The correct answer is: 2,2-Dichlorobutane and Butan-2-one

 

Aldehydes and ketones react with hydroxyl amine to form oximes but ketones do not react with Tollens reagent.

 

Compound B'' does not gives Tollen's test due to presence of kenotic group but react with hydroxyl amine

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