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Ketones are comparatively less reactive than aldehydes. It is due to

A

Alkyl groups are clectron donating

B

Steric hindrance

C

Both A and B

D

None

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C
Ketones are comparatively less reactive than aldehydes due to alkyl groups are electron donating and steric hindrance
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