MCQ
Which of the following compounds does not react with $NaHSO_3$
  • A
    $C_6H_5CHO$
  • $C_6H_5COCH_3$
  • C
    $CH_3COCH_3$
  • D
    $CH_3CHO$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$C_6H_5COCH_3$
b
Acetophenone $\left( C _6 H _5 COCH _3\right.$ ) does not give addition product with sodium bisulphite $\left( NaHSO _3\right)$ solution. This is because, two bulkier group are attached with the carbonyl carbon. These groups decrease the reactivity of carbonyl carbon.

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