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The CORRECT order of reactivity of aldeh...

The CORRECT order of reactivity of aldehdyes and ketones towards hydrogen cyanide is __________.

A

`CH_3COCH_3 gt CH_3CHO gt HCHO`

B

`CH_3COCH_3 gt HCHO gt CH_3CHO`

C

`CH_3CHO gt CH_3COCH_3 gt HCHO`

D

`HCHO gt CH_3CHO gt CH_3COCH_3`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Because it is a nucleophilic addition reaction.
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