Practice question
Question
Arrange in decreasing order of reactivity towards nucleophilic addition: CH₃CHO, C₆H₅CHO, CH₃COCH₃.
Explanation
Aldehydes are more reactive than ketones due to less steric hindrance and greater electrophilicity: CH₃CHO > C₆H₅CHO (aromatic, less reactive) > CH₃COCH₃.
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