Question
Question: Brady’s reagent is, A)\(\left[ {Cu{{\left( {N{H_3}} \right)}_4}} \right]S{O_4}\) B)\(KMn{O_4}/Na...
Brady’s reagent is,
A)[Cu(NH3)4]SO4
B)KMnO4/NaIO4
C)
D)
Solution
We know that Brady's reagent and also called Borche's reagent. It is a red to orange solid and substituted hydrazine and is most commonly used to qualitatively test for carbonyl groups linked with aldehydes and ketones.
Complete step by step answer:
First, we see the structure of Brady’s reagent,
We know that an aqueous solution of 2, 4−dinitrophenyl hydrazine is called Brady’s reagent. It reacts with carbonyl compounds to yield a colored precipitate. These precipitates have a sharp melting point. The melting points of the precipitates confirm the carbonyl compounds.
Therefore, the option C is correct.
Additional Information:
Detection of carbonyl compound using Brady’s reagent:
The carbonyl compound is just mixed with an acid solution of Brady’s reagent in methanol. The derivatives are orange colored crystalline solids called 2,4−dinitrophenylhydrazones. These crystals are filtered off and purified by recrystallization. Their melting temperatures are measured. Brady’s reagent also can be used as a test for the presence of a carbonyl compound because orange crystals appear when it's added to either an Aldehyde or a Ketone.
The difference between the Aldehyde and Ketone is the presence of a hydrogen atom. The presence of the hydrogen atom makes it very easy to oxidize aldehydes, they are fast reduction agents.
Note:
We must remember that Brady's reagent is used for the qualitative identification of Ketone or Aldehyde functional group carbonyl functionality. Aldehydes and ketones react to yellow, orange, or reddish-orange precipitates while alcohols do not react. This is a successful method for checking for the existence of a drug or representing its absence.