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NEET · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones
Which types of compounds can act as nucleophiles in the addition...
Which types of compounds can act as nucleophiles in the addition reaction to the carbonyl group of aldehydes and ketones?
Options
- AAlcohols
- BAmines
- CAlkanes
- DHalogens
Correct answer
B. Amines
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph mentions that nucleophiles such as ammonia and its derivatives (H2N-Z) can add to the carbonyl group of aldehydes and ketones. Amines fall into this category.