Question

The smallest ketone and its next homologue are reacted with $N{H}_{2}OH$ to form oximes. Which of the following statement is true?

• A. Two different oximes are formed
• B. Three different oximes are formed
• C. Two oximes are optically active
• D. All oximes are optically active

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Three different oximes are formed

The smallest ketone (acetone) and its next homologue (2-butanone) are reacted with $N{H}_{2}OH$ to form three different oximes shown above.

Option B is correct.