Question

2. Which of the following will be most reactive towards nucleophilic addition reactions,
a. formaldehyde b. acetaldehyde c. benzaldehyde d. acetaldehyde​

Answer 1

Answer:

Electron withdrawing (-I, -M) groups increases reactivity towards nucleophilic addition reaction. The nitro group increases the reactivity towards nucleophilic addition reaction at CHO group. It withdraws electron density through -I, -M effects. Thus, the carbonyl carbon becomes more electrophilic

Explanation:

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