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Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acids

Question
CBSEENCH12008750

Explain the following:
Aldehydes are more reactive than the isomeric ketones.

Solution
In the ketones, RCOR', the presence of the two electron-repelling akyl groups decreases the positive charge on the carbonyl carbon. Thus, aldehydes are more reactive than the isomeric ketones.