The increasing order of the reactivity of the following compounds in nucleophilic addition reaction is:
(a) Di-tert-butyl ketone
(b) Acetone
(c) Acetaldehyde
(d) p-Nitrobenzaldehyde
The increasing order of the reactivity of the following compounds in nucleophilic addition reaction is:
(a) Di-tert-butyl ketone
(b) Acetone
(c) Acetaldehyde
(d) p-Nitrobenzaldehyde
Option 1 -
(a) < (b) < (c) < (d)
Option 2 -
d) < (c) < (b) < (a)
Option 3 -
(b) < (a) < (d) < (c)
Option 4 -
(b) < (a) < (c) < (d)
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 4
Detailed Solution:Nucleophilic addition on carbonyl compounds decreases by increasing steric hindrance.
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