Which of the aldehyde is most reactive? | Chemistry | SolveeIt

Question

Which of the aldehyde is most reactive?

$\ce{C6H5CHO }$

$\ce{ CH3CHO }$

$\ce{HCHO }$

All the equally reactive

Answer

$\ce{HCHO }$

Explanation

Solution

Among carbonyl compounds, reactivity decrease with increase in alkyl groups as alkyl groups (+ I effect) decrease positive character on C-atom. Thus, the correct order of reactivity is- ${HCHO > CH3CHO > C6H5CHO }$

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