Question
Organic Chemistry Question on carbonyl compounds
Which of the following factor make carbonyl group in acyl compounds, too, susceptible to nucleophilic attack?
A
The tendency of oxygen to acquire electrons even at the expense of gaining positive charge
B
The tendency of oxygen to acquire electrons even at the expense of gaining negative charge
C
The tendency of carbon to loose electrons even at the expense of gaining negative charge
D
The tendency of carbon to loose electrons even at the expense of gaining positive charge
Answer
The tendency of oxygen to acquire electrons even at the expense of gaining negative charge
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): The tendency of oxygen to acquire electrons even at the expense of gaining negative charge