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QJEEM21Chc8b6: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM21Chc8b6 Solution: Given below are two statements : Statement I : The nucleophilic …

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 :

Multiple Choice Options

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

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Statement I : Correct

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 1st September Evening Shift Chemistry - Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Question 108 English Explanation 1
Statement II : Wrong

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 1st September Evening Shift Chemistry - Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Question 108 English Explanation 2

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