Question

Aldehydes are more reactive than ketones towards nucleophilic substitution account for this

Answer 1

Explanation:

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Ketones have more inductive effect in comparison to aldehydes

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Aldehydes are usually more reactive toward nucleophilic substitutions than ketones because of both steric and electronic effects. In aldehydes, the relatively small hydrogen atom is attached to one side of the carbonyl group, while a larger R group is affixed to the other side.

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