MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 If the molecule below reacts with 2-propanone (the molecule on the right), what is the first step most likely to happen?



    		 

    A

    		 Nucleophilic attack by the carbonyl oxygen of 2-propanone on one of the nitrogens

    B

    		 Nucleophilic attack by one of the nitrogens on the carbonyl carbon of 2-propanone

    C

    		 Elimination reaction using the double bond present in the nitrogen-containing molecule

    D

    		 Protonation of 2-propanone in order to create an attractive leaving group



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