MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMHT CET

The CORRECT order of reactivity of aldehydes and ketones towards hydrogen cyanide is

Answer: (D)

Solution

Reactivity towards nucleophilic addition decreases as alkyl groups (electron-donating and bulky) are added to the carbonyl

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