Question

Which among the following is most reactive to give nucleophilic addition?

Options

• FCH₂CHO

• ClCH₂CHO

• BrCH₂CHO

• ICH₂CHO

Answer 1

FCH₂CHO

Explanation:

Due to fluorine's strong electron-withdrawing properties, there is a strong nucleophilic addition reaction in the FCH₂CHO group. Thus, the CO group becomes more polar.