Which of the Following Statements Is Not True

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true?

• A) The carbon atom of a carbonyl group is electrophilic
• B) In general, aldehydes are more electrophilic than ketones
• C) Nucleophilic addition to carbonyl groups can be catalyzed by acid or base
• D) Addition of a nucleophile to a carbonyl group changes the hybridization of the carbonyl carbon from sp³ to sp² hybridization

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