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The following is more reactive towards nucleophilic addition reactions

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a

CH3CHO

b

CH3COCH3

c

C2H5CHO

d

HCHO

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

  • Reactivity towards nucleophilic addition reactions are influenced by the groups attached to carbonyl carbon. 
  • More electron-deficient this carbon, more is the reactivity. 
  • Presence of alkyl groups decreases the reactivity by decreasing the electron deficiency. 
  • Hence, HCHO is more reactive towards nucleophilic addition reactions.  
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