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Which one is most reactive towards Nucleophilic addition reaction?
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesNEET
Options:
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
Reactivity of carbonyl compounds towards NAR depends on steric and electronic effects.
Reactivity E.W.G. (Electron withdrawing group) 1sterichindrance
NAR reactivity

increase (+)ve charge on sp2c of -C||O-

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