COMEDK · Chemistry · 27. Aldehydes and Ketones
Benzoin is
- A \(\alpha\)-hydroxy aldehyde
- B \(\alpha\)-hydroxy ketone
- C compound containing an aldehyde and a ketonic group
- D \(\alpha, \beta\) - unsaturated acid
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(B) \(\alpha\)-hydroxy ketone
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Benzoin is a \(\alpha\)-hydroxy ketone.
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