Q. Correct order of reducing power of the following carbonyl compounds
A) $HCHO > CH_{3}COCH_{3} > \phi CHO$
B) $CH_{3}COCH_{3} > \phi CHO > HCHO$
C) $HCHO > \phi CHO > CH_{3}COCH_{3}$
D) $CH_{3}COCH_{3} > HCHO > \phi CHO$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: $HCHO > \phi CHO > CH_{3}COCH_{3}$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.