Question
Among the following the order of reactivity towards nucleophilic addition is
A.
$$C{H_3}CHO > C{H_3}COC{H_3} > HCHO$$
B.
$$HCHO > C{H_3}CHO > C{H_3}COC{H_3}$$
C.
$$C{H_3}CHO > HCHO > C{H_3}COC{H_3}$$
D.
$$C{H_3}COC{H_3} > C{H_3}CHO > HCHO$$
Answer :
$$HCHO > C{H_3}CHO > C{H_3}COC{H_3}$$
Solution :
Presence of alkyl group in carbonyl compounds decreases their reactivity towards nucleophilic addition. Further greater the number of such groups lesser will be the reactivity towards nucleophilic addition ∴ correct order is
$$HCHO > C{H_3}CHO > C{H_3}COC{H_3}$$