The correct reactivity order of the following compounds towards nucleophile is
Correct answer: C. H-CO-H > H-CO-R > R-CO-R
- A. H-СО-Н <H-CO-R < R-CO-R
- B. H-CO-R< H-CO-R ≥ R-CO-R
- C. H-CO-H > H-CO-R > R-CO-R
- D. H-CO-H> R-CO-R> H-CO-R
Explanation
Formaldehyde is the most reactive towards nucleophiles due to high electrophilicity and low steric hindrance. Ketones are the least reactive due to lower electrophilicity and higher steric hindrance.
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