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Which of the following aldehydes is most reactive towards nucleophilic addition reactions ?

A

`HCHO`

B

`CH_(3)CHO`

C

`C_(2)H_(5)CHO`

D

`CH_(3)COCH_(3)`

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A
Because alkyl group is absent and they have +ve inductive effect and increases the electron density on the carbonyl group.
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