VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2006

  • question_answer
    Which of the aldehyde is most reactive?

    A)  \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}\text{ }\text{ }CHO\]

    B)         \[C{{H}_{3}}CHO\]

    C)         \[HCHO\]

    D)         All are equally reactive

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Among carbonyl compounds, reactivity decrease with increase in alkyl groups as alkyl groups (\[+I\] effect) decrease positive character on C-atom. Thus, the correct order of reactivity is? \[HCHO>C{{H}_{3}}CHO>{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}CHO\]


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