BITSAT2019ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesActual
For the reaction- rate of reaction is faster, when Z is-
Options
- ACl
- BNH 2
- COC 2 H 5
- DOCOCH 3
Correct answer
A. Cl
Step-by-step solution
Cl is the good leaving group, i.e is the weakest nucleophile among the given options Cl ,   NH 2 ,   OC 2 H 5 and OCOCH 3 , the rate of reaction is faster, when ' Z ' is ' Cl ' .