Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Consider the following compounds: (i) C6H5COCl The correct decreasing order of their reactivity towards hydrolysis is:
A
(ii) > (iv) > (i) > (iii)
B
(ii) > (iv) > (iii) > (i)
C
(i) > (ii) > (iii) > (iv)
D
(iv) > (ii) > (i) > (iii)
Answer
(ii) > (iv) > (i) > (iii)
Explanation
Solution
Decreasing order of their reactivity toward hydrolysis is: