Asked by Bianca Galvez-Azanon on May 01, 2024

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When CH3CH2CHO reacts with PhNHNH2 under conditions of acid catalysis, the major organic product is ________.

A) a ketone
B) a nitrile
C) an imine
D) an oxime
E) a hydrazone

Acid Catalysis

The acceleration of a chemical reaction by an acid, which functions by donating protons (H+ ions) to transitional states or reactant molecules.

Organic Product

A compound derived from living organisms or synthetic processes designed to mimic naturally occurring compounds, often involved in various chemical reactions.

  • Study the reaction pathways of amines and their derivatives.
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AH
Arsal HaroonMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The reaction described involves a carbonyl compound (CHO group) reacting with a hydrazine derivative (PhNHNH2) under acid catalysis. This is a typical setup for the formation of a hydrazone, where the carbonyl oxygen is replaced by a =NNHPh group.