Question

Why is Ethanol is more reactive than acetone towards nucleophilic substitution
reaction.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Ethanal is aldehyde where as acetone is dimethyl ketone. Aldehyde always is more reactive than ketone towards nucleophilicaddition reaction.It can be explained on the basis of electronic as well as steric factor. ... Hence the nucleophile has lesser tendency to attack at the carbonyl centre.....

Answer 2

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Ethanal is aldehyde where as acetone is dimethyl ketone. Aldehyde always is more reactive than ketone towards nucleophilic addition reaction.It can be explained on the basis of electronic as well as steric factor. Hence the nucleophile has lesser tendency to attack at the carbonyl centre.

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