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which of the aldehyde is most reactive
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Which of the aldehyde is most reactive?
Updated On:
Jul 7, 2022
$\ce{C6H5CHO }$
$\ce{ CH3CHO }$
$\ce{HCHO }$
All the equally reactive
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The Correct Option is
C
Solution and Explanation
Among carbonyl compounds, reactivity decrease with increase in alkyl groups as alkyl groups (+ I effect) decrease positive character on C-atom. Thus, the correct order of reactivity is-
$ {HCHO > CH3CHO > C6H5CHO }$
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