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Explain why aldehydes are more reactive than ketones towards nucleophilic addition reactions ?

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Aldehydes are more reactive than ketones towards nucleophilic addition reactions. This is due to presence of two bulky alkyl groups in ketones which obstruct the approach of nucleophile towards carbonyl group.
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