Question

Which of the following compounds does not reacts with $\mathrm { NaHSO } _ { 3 }$?

• A. HCHO
• B. $\mathrm { C } _ { 6 } \mathrm { H } _ { 5 } \mathrm { COCH } _ { 3 }$
• C. $\mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \mathrm { COCH } _ { 3 }$
• D. $\mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \mathrm { CHO }$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$\mathrm { C } _ { 6 } \mathrm { H } _ { 5 } \mathrm { COCH } _ { 3 }$

Answer 2

: Aromatic ketones are less reactive than aliphatic ketones which in turn are less reactive than aldehydes. Hence, acetophenone does not react with $\mathrm { NaHSO } _ { 3 }$