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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

H₂C=O behaves as a(n)

Answer: (B)

Solution

Formaldehyde's carbonyl carbon is electron-poor and is attacked by nucleophiles in addition reactions — it is an electrophile.

Question ID VK-139679