The correct order of reactivity for the addition reaction of the following carbonyl compounds with ethylmagnesium iodide is
(A) I > III > II > IV
(B) IV > III > II > I
(C) I > II > IV > III
(D) III > II > I > IV
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The correct option (A) I > III > II > IV
Explanation:
Reactivity order for nucleophilic addition reaction is
H–CHO > CH3–CHO > (CH3)2CO > [C(CH3)3]2CO
Reactivit ∝ 1/Steric crowding