Question

Assertion $(A)$ Benzaldehyde is less reactive in comparison to ethanol towards nucleophilic attack.
Reason $(R)$ All the carbon atoms of benzaldehyde are $sp^2$-hybridised.

• A. If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
• B. If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
• C. If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
• D. If both Assertion and Reason are false.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Because of electron donating effect of the benzene ring, the carbonyl carbon of benzaldehyde is less electrophilic.