Which of the following compounds is most susceptible to a nucleophilic attack at the carbonyl group?

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Which of the following compounds is most susceptible to a nucleophilic attack at the carbonyl group?

Which of the following compounds is most susceptible to a nucleophilic attack at the carbonyl group?
A. `CH_(3)COCl`
B. `CH_(3)CHO`
C. `CH_(3)COOCH_(3)`
D. `CH_(3)COOCOCH_(3)`.

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

Salim Ahmed Kawsar

Correct Answer - A
(a) `CH_(3)COCl` is the maximum susceptible to nucelophilic attack.

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