Why Is It Difficult to Stop the Halogenation of Ketones

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why is it difficult to stop the halogenation of ketones under basic conditions at the mono-halogenated stage?

• A)The ketone undergoes a Bayer-Villigar oxidation.
• B)The ketone is reduced.
• C)The ketone undergoes an Aldol reaction.
• D)The bromine helps to stabilize the second enolate,making the product more acidic than the starting material.

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