A) MeCOCl
B) MeCHO
C) MeCOOMe
D) MeCOOCOMe
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Amongst aldehyde & the acid derivatives, acid chloride are the most susceptible to nucleophilic attack due to strong ?I effect & weak +R effect of the Cl-atom as a result of which carbonyl carbon has the highest electron deficiency. The actual order is MeCOCl >MeCOOCOMe >MeCOOMe >MeCHO.You need to login to perform this action.
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