Question

With in each set, select the compound which is more reactive to nucleophilic addition at carbonyl carbon.
$\left(I\right)C{H}_{3}COC{H}_{2}C{H}_{2}BrorC{H}_{3}COC{H}_{2}Br$

$\left(II\right)C{H}_{3}CHOorC{H}_{3}COC{H}_3$

$\left(III\right)C{H}_{3}COC{H}_{3}orC{H}_{3}COC{F}_3$

$\left(IV\right)PhCHOorC{H}_{3}CHO$

Answer 1

(I) ${CH}_{3}CO{CH}_{2}Br$

(II) ${CH}_{3}CHO$

(III) ${CH}_{3}CO{CF}_3$

(IV) $Ph-CHO$