QJEEM20Ch3036: JEE Main 2020 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM20Ch3036 Solution: The increasing order of the following compounds towards HCN…
The increasing order of the following compounds towards HCN addition is :
Multiple Choice Options
A(iii) < (iv) < (ii) < (i)
B(i) < (iii) < (iv) < (ii)
C(iii) < (i) < (iv) < (ii)
D(iii) < (iv) < (i) < (ii)
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
In HCN, CN– is acts as nucleophile, attack first that –CHO group which has maximum positive charge. The magnitude of the (+ve) charge increases by –R and –I group. So reactivity order will be