JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 -8.1. Aldehydes and ketones
The increasing order of the reactivity of the following with \(LiAlH_4\) is

- A \((b) < (a) < (c) < (d)\)
- B \((b) < (a) < (d) < (c)\)
- C \((a) < (b) < (d) < (c)\)
- D \((a) < (b) < (c) < (d)\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) \((a) < (b) < (d) < (c)\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
The order is identical to nucleophilic substitution order: Acid chloride \(>\) Acid anhydride \(>\) Acid \(>\) Amide
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