Question

which of the following is most reactive with hcn methanal ethanal acetone​

Answer 1

Which of the following is most reactive with hcn methanal ethanal acetone​

1. Methanal of the following is most reactive with HCN among methanal ethanal and acetone.
2. More reactivity of Methanal has multiple reasons. Reactivity towards HCN means reactivity towards nucleophilic addition.
3. In methanal, electrophilic nature of carbonyl carbon is more due to ​less +I effect.
4. In Methanal there is less steric hindrance, so the nucleophilic addition take place easily.