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Arrange the following compounds in order of their rate of addition with NaCN/H 2 SO 4
A
2 > 1 > 3 > 4
B
1 > 2 > 3 > 4
C
2 > 3 > 1 > 4
D
Correct order of rate of addition with HCN is :- 3 > 4 > 1 > 2
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Addition of HCN on carbonyl compound is nucelophilic addition reaction
Rate of nucleophilic addition ∝ electropositive character of 'C' of carbonyl group
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