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Question

Which of the following compounds does not react with ${NaHSO_3}$ ?

A

$\ce{C_6H_5CHO}$

B

Acetophenone

C

Acetone

D

Acetaldehyde

Answer

Acetophenone

Explanation

Solution

In general, ketones are less reactive than aldehydes and further aromatic ketones are even less reactive than aliphatic ketones.