AIIMS2013Chemistry-Aldehydes and Ketones
AIIMS 2013 Chemistry Nucleophilic Addition Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of reactivity towards nucleophilic addition reaction.
(I)
(II)
(III)
(IV)
A
IV > III > II > I
B
IV > II > III > I
C
I > II > III > IV
D
III > IV > II > I
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Two electron releasing alkyl groups in ketones make the carbon less electron deficient in comparison to aldehydes.
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