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NEET · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones
What is the role of acid in the addition reaction of ammonia and...
What is the role of acid in the addition reaction of ammonia and its derivatives with aldehydes and ketones?
Options
- ATo neutralise the carbonyl group
- BTo stabilise the intermediate
- CTo facilitate nucleophilic attack
- DTo promote dehydration
Correct answer
C. To facilitate nucleophilic attack
Step-by-step solution
Acid catalyses the addition reaction by facilitating nucleophilic attack on the carbonyl group of aldehydes and ketones.