In the oxidation of unsymmetrical ketone using strong oxidizing agents like conc. HNO3, which carbon atom is preferentially attacked?
A. Carbon atom with the maximum number of hydrogen atoms
B. Carbon atoms with the least number of hydrogen atoms
C. Alpha carbon
D. Beta carbon
Answer:A
In the oxidation of unsymmetrical ketone using strong oxidizing agents like conc. HNO3, which carbon atom is preferentially attacked?
A. Carbon atom with the maximum number of hydrogen atoms B. Carbon atoms with the least number of hydrogen atoms C. Alpha carbon D. Beta carbon