Which among the following is most reactive to give nucleophilic addition?
Which among the following is most reactive to give nucleophilic addition?
A. `FCH_(2)CHO`
B. `ClCH_(2)CHO`
C. `BrCH_(2)CHO`
D. `ICH_(2)CHO`
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Correct Answer - A
`FCH_(2)CHO` is most reactive towards nucleophilic addition since presence of most electrophilic addition since presence of most electronegative F withdraws electrons from carbon of carbonyl group making it more polar.
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