In the following reaction carbonylcomp...

In the following reaction
carbonylcompound+`MeOHoverset(HCl)hArr` acetal
Rate of the reaction is the highest for:

A

Acetone as substrate and methanol in excess

B

Propanal as substrate and methanol in excess

C

Acetone as substrate and methanol in stoichiometric amount

D

Propanal as substrate and methanol in stoichiometric amount

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The correct Answer is:

B

Aldehydes are more reactive than ketones.
Higher the concentration of alcohol rate of reaction is also high.

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