JEE Main 2020 — Aldehydes and Ketones Question with Solution
JEE Main 2020 (03 Sep Shift 2)
Question
The increasing order of the reactivity of the following compounds in nucleophile addition reaction is:
Propanal, Benzaldehyde, Propanone, Butanone
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Correct answer
BButanone < Propanone < Benzaldehyde < Propanal
Step-by-step explanation
Moreover aldehydes are more reactive than ketones.
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