Order of reactivities of carbonyl compounds towards nucleophilic addition reactions is:
A
III < II < I < IV
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B
IV < I < III < II
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C
I < IV < II < III
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D
IV < I < II < III
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Solution
The correct option is D IV < I < II < III The electron withdrawing group increases the rate of reaction by increasing electron deficiency on a carbonyl carbon. −NO2 is electron withdrawing group through mesomeric effect. OCH3 is electron donating group through mesomeric effect.