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NEET · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones
What is the primary factor that favours product formation in the...
What is the primary factor that favours product formation in the addition of ammonia and its derivatives to aldehydes and ketones?
Options
- ALow temperature
- BHigh pressure
- CRapid dehydration of the intermediate
- DPresence of excess ammonia
Correct answer
C. Rapid dehydration of the intermediate
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph notes that the equilibrium favours product formation due to the rapid dehydration of the intermediate to form >C=N-Z.