Which of the following statements is correct regarding the reactivity of benzaldehyde and propanal ?
A. Benzaldehyde less reactive in electrophilic addition reactions than propanal
B. Benzaldehyde more reactive in electrophilic addition reactions than propanal
C. Benzaldehyde less reactive in nucleophilic addition reactions than propanal
D. Benzaldehyde equally reactive in nucleophilic addition reactions than propanal

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Correct Answer - C
Benaldehyde is less reactive in nucleophilic addition reactions than propnal due to reasonance.

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