JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 -8.1. Aldehydes and ketones
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 :
- A Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) 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.
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(B) Statement \(I\) is true but Statement \(II\) is false.
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