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ChemistryCarbonyl compoundsAldol condensation and Cannizzarro reactionMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediumsingle choice
The oxidation of 2-methyl-3-hexanone with yields multiple acids. Which of the following cannot be a product?
Options:
Answer:
C
Solution:
Concept: Popoff's rule, branched ketone oxidation
Solution:
• Structure: CH₃–CH(CH₃)–CO–CH₂–CH₂–CH₃
• Cleavage:
• Left: CH₃–CH(CH₃)–CO → Acetic acid + CO₂
• Right: CH₂–CH₂–CH₃ → Propionic acid
• Butyric acid cannot form, as no 4-carbon straight chain exists.
Final Answer: option (C)
Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Carbonyl compoundsSubtopic:Aldol condensation and Cannizzarro reaction
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