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NEET · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones
Why are aldehydes generally more reactive than ketones in...
Why are aldehydes generally more reactive than ketones in nucleophilic addition reactions?
Options
- ADue to the presence of bulky substituents
- BDue to the presence of two alkyl groups
- CDue to steric and electronic reasons
- DDue to the absence of carbonyl groups
Correct answer
C. Due to steric and electronic reasons
Step-by-step solution
Aldehydes are more reactive than ketones in nucleophilic addition reactions due to both steric and electronic reasons.