Question

Acetoxime on catalytic reduction gives

• A. acetic acid
• B. isopropyl amine
• C. ethyl amine
• D. acetic anhydride

Hint:

Oximes on reduction always form amines without rearrangement of the carbon skeleton.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Write the structure of acetoxime.
Acetoxime is an oxime derived from acetone:
\[ \mathrm{(CH_3)_2C=NOH} \]
Step 2: Understand catalytic reduction of oximes.
On catalytic reduction (using \(\mathrm{H_2/Ni}\)), oximes are reduced to corresponding amines.
Step 3: Apply the reaction to acetoxime.
\[ \mathrm{(CH_3)_2C=NOH \xrightarrow{H_2/Ni} (CH_3)_2CHNH_2} \]
Step 4: Identify the product.
\((CH_3)_2CHNH_2\) is isopropyl amine.
Step 5: Conclusion.
Acetoxime on catalytic reduction gives isopropyl amine.