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Aldehydes and Ketones

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What is the main reason behind the higher reactivity of aldehydes...

What is the main reason behind the higher reactivity of aldehydes compared to ketones in nucleophilic addition reactions?

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  1. ASteric hindrance caused by alkyl groups
  2. BElectronic effects of alkyl groups
  3. CPresence of bulky substituents in aldehydes
  4. DGreater electrophilicity of aldehyde carbonyl carbon

Correct answer

D. Greater electrophilicity of aldehyde carbonyl carbon

Step-by-step solution

The greater electrophilicity of the carbonyl carbon in aldehydes, compared to ketones, is the main reason behind their higher reactivity in nucleophilic addition reactions.
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