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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 :
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

Statement II : Wrong

Statement II : Wrong