engineering chemistry MCQ #456

The compound that is most reactive towards nucleophilic addition is

engineering chemistry MCQ #456

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The compound that is most reactive towards nucleophilic addition is

    • A) Formaldehyde
    • B) Acetaldehyde
    • C) Acetone
    • D) Benzaldehyde

    Answer: Formaldehyde

    Explanation: Formaldehyde is the most reactive due to its small size and lack of alkyl groups, which makes the carbonyl carbon more electrophilic.