MCQ

An organic compound A of molecular formula C3H6O exists in equillibrium with an optically active compound when treated with an equivalent of CH3OH in acidic medium

The compound A is

(A) Propanone

(B) Propanal

3 Answers

19
Debotosh.. ·

ans is (A) because hemiacetals are stabler than hemiketals ! [1]

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Debotosh.. ·

sorry...i am a stupid..i said hemiacetals are stabler and then idiotically said (a)...hemiacetal is formed in (b)..its all right !

1
Shreyan ·

ya...B is correct...

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