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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist

Chemist

  • 3 descriptive papers
  • 200 marks each
  • 3 h per paper

Mains Paper III covers analytical and organic chemistry.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2020 · Mains Paper III

Q9(a). Photochemical reaction of a ketone in methanol

Question

Complete the following reaction and give its mechanism. [photolysis of a cyclic ketone in methanol given in the paper]

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CoversNorrish type Iphotochemistry of ketonesketenemethanol trapping

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