Question

Why benzaldehyde is less reactive than propanal in nucleophilic addition reaction?

Answer 1

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The polarity of the carbonyl group is reduced in benzaldehyde due to resonance as shown below and hence it is less reactive than propanal. (ii) Reactivity Aldehydes are generally more reactive than ketones in nucleophilic addition reactions due to steric and electronic reasons.

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