NEETChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
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.