Simun Mishra posted an Question
August 09, 2020 • 02:56 am 30 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Chemistry (CY)

What is active methylene compounds?

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    Priyanshu kumar best-answer

    compounds in which methylene group that is CH2 group is present between two EWG are called active methylene compounds....See the example simun 👇

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    The hydrogen is more acidic of active methylene compounds due to Two EWG so that easily base can abstract these hydrogen and formation of carbanion takes place

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    Dinesh khalmaniya 1

    Compounds possessing a methylene bridge located between two strong electron withdrawing groups (such as nitro, carbonyl or nitrile groups) are sometimes called active methylene compounds. 

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    Dinesh khalmaniya 1

    when methylene group is present minimum two EWG then it is known as active methylene group . and compound is known as active methylene compound

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    Dinesh khalmaniya 1

    when methylene group is present minimum two EWG then it is known as active methylene group . and compound is known as active methylene compound

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