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CHM 102 Carbonyl Compounds Objective Question
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Why are ketones generally less reactive than aldehydes toward nucleophilic addition?
Options
A Ketones have two electron-donating alkyl groups, making the carbonyl carbon less electrophilic, and more steric hindrance
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B Ketones are more polar
C Ketones have lower boiling points
D Ketones cannot form hydrogen bonds
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ketones have two alkyl groups that donate electrons by induction, reducing the electrophilicity of the carbonyl carbon, and also provide steric hindrance to nucleophilic attack.

Hint

More alkyl = less reactive.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carbonyl Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 669 of 1999
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