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Published on: August 14, 2026
The correct order of reactivity of aldehydes and ketones towards hydrogen cyanide is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
: Alkyl group attached to carbonyl carbon increases the electron density on the carbonyl carbon and lowers its reactivity towards nucleophilic addition reactions.
Also, as the number and size of alkyl group increases, the attack of nucleophile on the carbonyl group becomes more and more difficult due to steric hindrance.
Hence, the reactivity order will be :
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