Why Are Ketones Less Reactive Than Aldehydes

question 11

Multiple Choice

Why are ketones less reactive than aldehydes?

• A)Ketones are more sterically hindered
• B)Ketones are less electron deficient due to donation from the two alkyl groups
• C)The statement is false; ketones are more reactive than aldehydes
• D)Both Ketones are more sterically hindered and Ketones are less electron deficient due to donation from the two alkyl groups

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Definitions:

Methyl β-D-Glucopyranoside

A chemical compound derived from glucose where a methyl group replaces the hydroxyl group at the anomeric carbon.

Aldaric Acid

A type of sugar acid derived from aldoses by oxidation of both the aldehyde group and the primary alcohol group to carboxylic acids.

Optically Active

Describes a substance that can rotate the plane of polarized light, indicating chiral molecules.

Nitric Acid

A highly corrosive and toxic strong acid, used in the production of fertilizers, explosives, and in many organic syntheses.