Which among the following aldehydes is most reactive towards nucleophilic addition reactions? (A) H – C – H O (B) C2H5 – C – H O (C) CH3 – C – H O (D) C3H7 – C – H O

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Which among the following aldehydes is most reactive towards nucleophilic addition reactions?

(A) H – C – H O
(B) C2H5 – C – H O
(C) CH3 – C – H O
(D) C3H7 – C – H O

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A. H – C – H O has low steric hindrance at carbonyl carbon and high partial positive charge at carbonyl carbon.

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