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The compound formed by the reaction of ethanal with semicarbazide contains _______ number of nitrogen atoms.
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesJEE MainJEE Main 2024 (30 Jan Shift 1)
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The correct answer is: 03

Semicarbazide is the chemical compound with the formula OC(NH2)(N2H3). It is a water-soluble white solid. It is a derivative of urea.

Acetaldehyde reacts with semicarbazide give acetaldehyde semicarbazone, the reaction will be

Hence the product formed has three nitrogen atoms in it.

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