What is meant by the following terms? Give an example of the reaction in each case.

2,4-DNP-derivative

2, 4 - DNP - derivative:


2, 4 - DNP - derivative is a substituted hydrazine,


The molecular formula for 2,4-DNP–derivative is C6H3(NO2)2NHNH2.


The other name is Dinitrophenylhydrazine is the chemical compound. Dinitrophenylhydrazine is a red to orange solid. It is a


aldehydes or ketones react with 2, 4 - dinitrophenylhydrazine to form yellow, orange, or red coloured derivatives named as 2,4 dinitrogenphenylhydrazones. These are also known as 2,4-DNP derivative.



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