The characteristic reactions of carbonyl compounds are?
Correct answer: C. Nucleophilic addition reactions
- A. Electrophilic reactions
- B. Nucleophilic substitution reactions
- C. Nucleophilic addition reactions
- D. Electrophilic substitution reactions
Explanation
Carbonyl compounds, such as aldehydes and ketones, are known for their reactivity with nucleophiles. In nucleophilic addition reactions, a nucleophile attacks the electrophilic carbon of the carbonyl group, resulting in the addition of the nucleophile and the formation of a new bond. This reaction leads to the conversion of the carbonyl group into an alcohol functional group.
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