Download the app

Questions  

Among the given compounds, the most susceptible to nucleophilic attack at the carbonyl group is

Remember concepts with our Masterclasses.

80k Users
60 mins Expert Faculty Ask Questions
a
CH3COCl
b
CH3CHO
c
CH3COOCH3
d
CH3COOCOCH3

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check Your Performance Today with our Free Mock Tests used by Toppers!

detailed solution

Correct option is A

The positive charge on carbon is enhanced due to electron-with drawing nature of cholrine.

Acid chlorides are the aldehyde and acid compounds that are most vulnerable to Nu assault because

(i) Strong -I effect 

(ii) Weak +R effect of Cl atom

(iii) Good leaving group Cl

Because carbonyl carbon has the greatest e deficit, the solution is CH3COCl.

Talk to our academic expert!

+91

Are you a Sri Chaitanya student?

ctaimg

Create Your Own Test
Your Topic, Your Difficulty, Your Pace



Practice More Questions

Easy Questions

Moderate Questions

Difficult Questions


Download the app

phone icon
whats app icon