Which of the following is 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 A $H C H O$
Reactivity towards nucleophilic addition reactions are influenced by the groups attached to carbonyl carbon. More electron-deficient this carbon, more is the reactivity. Presence of alkyl groups decrease the reactivity by decreasing the electron deficiency. Hence, $H C H O$ is more reactive towards nucleophilic addition reactions.

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