Question

Which of the following is least reactive towards nucleophilic addition?

विकल्प

• HCHO

• C₂H₅CHO

• C₃H₇CHO

• CH₃CHO

Answer 1

C₃H₇CHO

Explanation:

Carbonyl carbon is less electrophilic due to the electron donating inductive action (+I) of alkyl groups.