MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Advanced ChemistryOrganic ChemistryAldehydes and ketonesChemical Reactions of Carbonyl compounds

Which of the aldehyde is most reactive towards nucleophilic addition reaction ?

A.C6H5–CHO
B.CH3CHO
C.HCHO✓ Correct
D.All are equally reactive
Explanation

Both aldehydes and ketones are very reactive towards the Nucleophilic addition reaction, because carbonyl group is a very reactive group. So, the reactivity of the carbonyl group can be decided the magnitude of the positive charge on the carbonyl group. So, the compounds that have least +I and +R group will have the highest positive charge and will have highest reactivity. So, the HCHO doesn’t have any +I and +R group, therefore, it will have the highest reactivity.

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