Question

esters are less reactive than ketones​

Answer 1

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The carbon is electrophilic. When you have an ester, you now have another oxygen bonded to the carbon. This oxygen is now electron-donating which means it decreases the positive charge on the carbon. This makes the carbon less electrophilic which explains why esters are less reactive than ketones or aldehydes.

Answer 2

Answer:

The carbon is electrophilic. When you have an ester, you now have another oxygen bonded to the carbon. This oxygen is now electron-donating which means it decreases the positive charge on the carbon. This makes the carbon less electrophilic which explains why esters are less reactive than ketones or aldehydes.