Reactivity towards nucleophilic addition reaction of I.HCHOII.CH3CHOIII.CH3COCH3 is:
A
II>III>I
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B
III>II>I
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C
I>II>III
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D
I>III>II
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Solution
The correct option is CI>II>III The nucleophilic addition reaction is the characteristic addition of
carbonyl compounds. Reactivity order of carbonyl compounds in the order.
This is due to increase in the intensity of charge on carbon of carbonyl group due to +I-effect of alkyl groups.
Aldehydes are more reactive than ketones and also steric factor decreases rate.