What will be the order of reactivity of the following carbonyl compounds with Grignard's reagent?
A
I > II > III > IV
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B
IV > III > II > I
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C
II > I > IV > III
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D
III > II > I > IV
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Solution
The correct option is A I > II > III > IV As the alkyl group increases, carbonyl becomes a weak electrophile and the reactivity becomes low. So, the order is I > II > III > IV.