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Chapter 21: Q15P (page 997)

What aldehyde is formed when valine is treated with ninhydrin?

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The aldehyde formed is 2-methyl propanal.

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Step-by-Step SolutionStep 1:Structure of valine

The structure of valine is as follows:

Structure of valine

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Aldehyde formed when valine is treated with ninhydrin

Valine is an aminoacid that forms coloured compounds when treated with ninhydrin.The possible mechanism to get the aldehyde is shown below:

Mechanism of the reaction

Ninhydrin treated with valine gives ninhydrin-amine and 2-methyl propanal as products.

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