Explain why ketones are less reactive towards nucleophilic addition reactions than aldehydes.
Explain why ketones are less reactive towards nucleophilic addition reactions than aldehydes.
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Ketones are less reactive due to following reasons
(i) +I effect : The alkyl group in ketones due to their e– releasing character decreases the electrophilicity or + ve charge on c-atom and thus reduces its reactivity.
(ii) Steric hindrance: Due to steric hindrance in ketones, they are less reactive.
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