Which Functional Group Is More Reactive as an Electrophile and Why

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which functional group is more reactive as an electrophile and why?

• A)Aldehydes are more reactive electrophiles because they experience more electron induction from neighbouring alkyl chains.
• B)Aldehydes are more reactive electrophiles because they experience less electron induction from neighbouring alkyl chains.
• C)Ketones are more reactive electrophiles because they experience more electron induction from neighbouring alkyl chains.
• D)Ketones are more reactive electrophiles because they experience less electron induction from neighbouring alkyl chains.

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