JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 -8.1. Aldehydes and ketones
The increasing order of the reactivity of the following compound in nucleophilic addition reaction is Propanal, Benzaldehyde, Propanone, Butanone
- A Butanone \(<\) Propanone \(<\) Benzaldehyde \(<\) Propanal
- B Benzaldehyde \(<\) Butanone \(<\) Propanone \(<\) Propanal
- C Propanal \(<\) Propanone \(<\) Butanone \(<\) Benzaldehyde
- D Benzaldehyde \(<\) Propanal \(<\) Propanone \(<\) Butanone
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) Butanone \(<\) Propanone \(<\) Benzaldehyde \(<\) Propanal
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Detailed explanation
Reactivity order of various carbonyl compounds \(\rightarrow\) Aldehydes \(>\) Ketones
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