Q.
What will be the order of reactivity of the following carbonyl compounds with Grignard’s reagent?
A) I > II > III > IV
B) IV > III >II > I
C) II > I > IV > III
D) III > II > I > IV
Explanation
(a)
As the number and the size of the alkyl groups increases, reactivity decreases. Hence, the reactivity order is
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