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MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMHT CET

Least reactive towards nucleophilic addition is

Answer: (C)

Solution

Reactivity towards nucleophilic addition decreases with more and bulkier alkyl groups on the carbonyl carbon (electron releasing and steric hindrance):

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