Question
Question: Which of thefollowing will react at the slowest rate with a ncleophile...
Which of thefollowing will react at the slowest rate with a ncleophile
A
Methanol
B
Butanone
C
2- pentanone
D
3- pentanone
Answer
3- pentanone
Explanation
Solution
If the electrophilic character of carbon is considerably reduced, then the reaction will be slow.