MHT CET 2022 Chemistry question

Which of the following compounds is obtained when R-CHO is treated with dilute nitric acid?

(A)Ketones
(B)Carboxylic acidsCorrect
(C)Alcohols
(D)Amides

Answer: (B)

Solution

Aldehydes are easily oxidised, even by mild oxidising agents such as dilute nitric acid, Tollens' reagent or Fehling's solution: . Hence (B). Oxidation does not produce

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