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NEET · Chemistry · STD 12 -8.1. Aldehydes and ketones
Treatment of cyclopentanone (image) with methyl lithium gives which of the following species?

- A Cyclopentanonyl radical
- B Cyclopentanonyl biradical
- C Cyclopentanonyl anion
- D Cyclopentanonyl cation
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) Cyclopentanonyl anion
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Here, \(CH_{3} L i\) abstract is an active proton from cyclo pentanone forming methane leaving behind an intermediate lithium cyclopentanoyl anion.


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