Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Which one is most reactive towards nucleophilic addition reaction?
A
B
C
D
Answer
Explanation
Solution
Reactivity of carbonyl compounds towards nucleophilic addition reactions depends on the presence of substituted group. Electron withdrawing (-I, - M) groups increase reactivity towards nucleophilic addition reactions. Thus correct order is