BITSAT2013ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesActual
Nucleophilic addition reaction will be most favoured in
Options
- A( CH ₃ )₂ C = O
- BCH ₃ CH ₂ CHO
- CCH ₃ CHO
Correct answer
C. CH ₃ CHO
Step-by-step solution
Aldehydes are more reactive than ketones due to + I effect of - CH ₃ group. There are two - CH ₃ group in acetone which reduces +ve charge density on carbon atom of carbonyl group. More hindered carbonyl group becomes less reactive. So in the given case CH ₃ CHO is the right choice.