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The increasing order of the reactivity of the following compounds in nucleophilic addition reaction is Propanal, Benzaldehyde, Propanone, Butanone
A
Propanal 
Propanone 
Butanone 
Benzaldehyde
Propanone Butanone Benzaldehyde B
Benzaldehyde 
Propanal 
Propanone 
Butanone
Propanal Propanone Butanone C
Benzaldehyde 
Butanone 
Propanone 
Propanal
Butanone Propanone Propanal D
Butanone 
Propanone 
Benzaldehyde 
Propanal
Propanone Benzaldehyde Propanal
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Increasing hindrance and electron releasing group (ERG) attached on carboxyl group decrease thereactivity. Correct order of nucleophilic addition reaction is
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