What is the correct order of reactivity towards nucleophilic addition?
Correct answer: D. Benzaldehyde > Acetophenone > Benzophenone
- A. Benzaldehyde > Benzophenone > Acetophenone
- B. Benzophenone > Benzaldehyde > Acetophenone
- C. Acetophenone > Benzaldehyde > Benzophenone
- D. Benzaldehyde > Acetophenone > Benzophenone
Explanation
The reactivity towards nucleophilic addition is influenced by the electron-withdrawing or electron-donating groups present on the aromatic ring. Benzaldehyde has a more reactive carbonyl group due to the presence of the electron-withdrawing hydrogen atom on the benzene ring, making it the most reactive. Acetophenone has an electron-donating alkyl group, reducing its reactivity compared to benzaldehyde. Benzophenone has two electron-donating alkyl groups, further reducing its reactivity compared to both benzaldehyde and acetophenone. Therefore, the correct order of reactivity towards nucleophilic addition is:Benzaldehyde > Acetophenone > Benzophenone
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