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Nucleophilic Addition reaction

Question

Which one is most reactive towards nucleophilic addition reaction?

Moderate

A
B
C
D

Solution

Aromatic aldehydes are more reactive than alkyl aryl ketones. Electron withdrawing group $(- N O_{2})$ increases the reactivity towards nucleophilic addition reactions whereas, electron donating group $(- C H_{3})$ decreases the reactivity towards nucleophilic addition reactions. Therefore, the order is:

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