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Reactivity towards nucleophilic addition reaction of
` I . HCHO " " II. CH_3 CHO " " III. CH_3 COCH_3`

A

`II gt III gt I`

B

`III gt II gt I`

C

`I gt II gt III`

D

` I gt II gt III`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Aldehydes are more reactive than ketones towards nucleophilic addition reaction and bulkier than alkyl group attached to carbonyl group lesser is the reactivity.
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