JEE Main Chemistry question
In the reaction, (CH₃)₂C=O (SeO₂)→ P + Se + H₂O, P is:
Answer: (A)
Solution
SeO₂ performs a Riley oxidation, selectively oxidizing one α-methyl of acetone to a second carbonyl, giving methylglyoxal, CH₃COCHO.
In the reaction, (CH₃)₂C=O (SeO₂)→ P + Se + H₂O, P is:
SeO₂ performs a Riley oxidation, selectively oxidizing one α-methyl of acetone to a second carbonyl, giving methylglyoxal, CH₃COCHO.