Rank the following carbonyl-containing compounds in order of reactivity towards nucleophilic attack. Most reactive Least reactive acetic anhydride, acetaldehyde, 5,5-dimethyl-3-heptanone, hexyl propanoate, benzamide, acetyl chloride
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Acetyl chloride: This compound is an acid chloride, which is the most reactive among carbonyl compounds towards nucleophilic attack due to the presence of a good leaving group (chloride ion) and the electron-withdrawing effect of the chlorine atom. Show more…
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