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What is the order of reactivity of with the following:
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  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

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Reactivity towards nucleophilic addition depends on steric hindrance and electronic effects. Formaldehyde () is the most reactive (least hindered), followed by acetaldehyde (). Benzophenone () is the least reactive due to steric bulk of two phenyl groups.

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What is the order of reactivity of with the following:
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A
B
C
D

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