Question

Benzoin is :

• A. $\alpha$ - hydroxy aldehyde
• B. $\alpha$ - hydroxy ketone
• C. compound containing an aldehyde and a ketonic group
• D. $\alpha,\beta$ - unsaturated acid

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$\alpha$ - hydroxy ketone

Answer 2

Answer (b) $\alpha$ - hydroxy ketone