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Ketones are generally less reactive than Aldehydes in nucleophilic addition reactions because

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Carbonyl carbon in ketones is sterically more protected and more electrophilic

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Carbonyl carbon in aldehydes is sterically more protected and more electrophilic

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Carbonyl carbon in aldehydes is sterically less protected and less electrophilic

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Carbonyl carbon in ketones is sterically more protected and less electrophilic

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