Which of the following is/are more reactive towards nucleophilic addition reactions?

C H_{3} C O C H_{3}

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H C H O

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C H_{3} C H O

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C_{2} H_{5} C H O

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Solution

The correct option is B $C H_{3} C O C H_{3}$
Propan-2-one contains two methyl groups and hence the positive inductive effect in this case is much higher leading to stabilization of the positive carbocation formed as an intermediate

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