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Arrange the following in the order of their incresing reactivity towards HCN:
`CH_(3)CHO, CH_(3)COCH_(3), HCHO, C_(2)H_(5)COCH_(3)`

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To arrange the given compounds in order of their increasing reactivity towards HCN (hydrogen cyanide), we need to consider the structure of each compound and the nature of the carbonyl group (C=O) present in aldehydes and ketones. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Compounds:** - CH₃CHO (Acetaldehyde) - CH₃COCH₃ (Acetone) - HCHO (Formaldehyde) ...
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