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The order of reactivity of phenyl magnesium bromide with the following compounds is :
(I)
(II)
(III) .

A

`III gt II gt I`

B

`II gt I gt III`

C

`I gt III gt II`

D

`I gt II gt III`

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D
Greater the number of alkyl/aryl groups attached to the carbonyl group, lesser will be the reactivity of the Grignard's reagent. It is because of steric hindrance.
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