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Which of the aldehyde is most reactive ?...

Which of the aldehyde is most reactive ?

A

`C_(6)H_(5)-CHO`

B

`CH_(3)CHO`

C

`HCHO`

D

All the equally reactive

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The correct Answer is:
C
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 gt CH_(3)CHO gt C_(6)H_(5)CHO`
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