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Which of the following products is formed when an aldehyde reacts with an amine in acidic medium?(a) Imine(b) Schiff’s base(c) Oxime(d) HydrazoneThe question was posed to me in quiz.My query is from Aldehydes and Ketones Chemical Reactions topic in chapter Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right answer is (b) SCHIFF’s base

The explanation is: Amine is a nucleophile and a derivative of NH3 which react with aldehydes and ketones followed by DEHYDRATION to form compounds with C-N double BOND CALLED Schiff’s base or SUBSTITUTED imines.



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