Question

Why acidic medium is required for carbonyl and ammonia derivatives reaction?

Answer 1

A). Need homework help? ... (i) In strongly acidic medium ammonia derivatives being basic will react with ... In basic mesium, OH will attack carbonyl group pH of a reaction should be ...

Answer 2

Explanation:

Why is it necessary to control the pH during the reaction of aldehydes and ketones with ammonia derivatives? ... In case the medium is strongly acidic (pH close to 1), then the ammonia derivative will the also protonated and will not be able to act as a nuclephile.