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Question: Select the correct order of reactivity towards conjugate addition of a soft nuclophile to the follow...

Select the correct order of reactivity towards conjugate addition of a soft nuclophile to the following compounds

A

I > II > III

B

III > II > I

C

II > I > III

D

II > III > I

Answer

I > II > III

Explanation

Solution

Soft nucleophiles undergo conjugate addition easily where there is least steric hindrance