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Chemistry Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acid Chemical Reaction of Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acid Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 13, 2026

Choose the correct statement from the following with respect to nucleophilic addition

reaction.

Ketones are more reactive than aldehydes.

Aldehydes are more reactive than ketones.

Formaldehyde is the least reactive carbonyl compounds.

Steric hindrance does not play a role to affect the reactivity of carbonyl compounds towards nucleophilic addition reaction.

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The correct answer is:

Aldehydes are more reactive then ketone towards NAR because it has less steric hindrance

and is more electrophilic in nature.

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