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CHM 102 Carbonyl Compounds Objective Question

Question

What is an oxime?
Options
A Product of aldehyde/ketone with hydroxylamine (NH₂OH)
Correct Answer
B Product of aldehyde/ketone with hydrazine
C Product of aldehyde/ketone with phenylhydrazine
D Product of aldehyde/ketone with 2,4-DNPH
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Oximes are formed by condensation of aldehydes or ketones with hydroxylamine (NH₂OH), giving R₂C=N-OH.

Hint

C=N-OH functional group.

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