Select the incorrect statement.

Options

A. Carbonyl compounds are atttacked by nucleophiles
B. An aldehyde has a greater partial positive charge on its carbonyl carbon
C. Protonation of a carbonyl compound decreases electrophilic nature and thus, nucleophilic attack is retarded
D. Hydration of `C Cl_3CHO` is more than that of `CH_3CHO`

Answer

C

Explanation

. Due to protonation, electrophilic nature of carbonyl carbon is increased, hence nucleophilic attack is increased.