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Q. Choose the correct option regarding the comparison of reactivity of benzaldehyde and propanal.

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

The $C$-atom of the carbonyl group of benzaldehyde is less electrophilic than $C$-atom of the carbonyl group present in propanal due to resonance. Hence, it is less reactive than propanal towards nucleophilic addition reaction.