MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMHT CET

Low reactivity of ketones with respect to aldehydes is due to

Answer: (C)

Solution

Two alkyl groups on the carbonyl carbon of a ketone reduce its positive charge through +I effect and also hinder the approach

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