Rank the carbonyl-containing compounds in order of reactivity towards nucleophilic attack. Most reactive benzoyl chloride acetaldehyde propanone acetic anhydride hexyl propanoate propionamide Least reactive
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Benzoyl chloride: This compound has a highly reactive carbonyl group attached to a highly reactive chlorine atom. The electron-withdrawing effect of the chlorine atom makes the carbonyl carbon more electrophilic, making it the most reactive compound towards Show more…
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