Question

Explain why ketones are less reactive than aldehydes?

Answer 1

Aldehydes are more reactive than ketones of 2 reasons as stated below

-ketones have 2 large substituent grps which hindes nu- to attack on them meanwhile aldehydes have only 1 which enhances their reactivity power=steric reason

-ketones 2 alkyl grp +nt which reduce its electrophilicity=electric reason

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