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What is popoff's rule? Explain with an example. |
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Answer» Solution :The oxidation of unsymmetrical ketones is GOVERNED by Popoff.s rule. It STATES that during the oxidation of an unsymmetrical ketone, a (C-CO) bond is CLEAVED in such a way that the keto group stays with the smaller ALKYL group. Example: `underset("2-pentanone or pentan-2-one")(CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-undersetoverset(||)(O)(C )-CH_3) underset(conc.HNO_3)OVERSET((O))(to) underset("propanoic acid")(CH_3-CH_2-COOH)+ underset("acetic acid")(CH_3COOH)` |
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