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When a nucleophile encounters a ketone the site of attack is

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Nucleophiles attack the electrophilic carbonyl carbon, not the oxygen.
Updated On: Apr 23, 2026
  • the carbon atom of the carbonyl
  • the oxygen atom of the carbonyl
  • Both the carbon and oxygen atoms with equal probability
  • no attack occurs - ketones do not react with nucleophiles
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The Correct Option is A

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