Which among the following is most reactive to give nucleophilic addition?

F C H_{2} C H O

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C l C H_{2} C H O

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B r C H_{2} C H O

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I C H_{2} C H O

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Solution

The correct option is A $F C H_{2} C H O$
$F C H_{2} C H O$ is most reactive towards nucleophilic addition since presence of most electronegative F withdraws electron from carbon of carbonyl group making it more polar.
Hence, option (a) is correct.

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