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Published on: August 22, 2026
In the following reaction
Carbonyl compound 
Rate of the reaction is the highest for:
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Ketones < Aldehyde 
Rate of Nucleophilic addition reaction
Only aldehydes are responsible for formation of acetals. Excess of 
is used to drive the reaction towards forward direction.
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