JEE PYQ: Aldehydes And Ketones Question 46
Question 46 - 2019 (12 Jan Shift 1)
Increasing order of reactivity with LiAlH$_4$: (A) amide, (B) ester, (C) acid chloride, (D) anhydride
(1). ((B) < (A) < (C) < (D))
(2). ((B) < (A) < (D) < (C))
(3). ((A) < (B) < (D) < (C))
(4). ((A) < (B) < (C) < (D))
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Answer: (3)
Solution
Reactivity order: acid chloride > anhydride > ester > amide. Based on leaving group ability: Cl$^-$ > RCOO$^-$ > RO$^-$ > NH$_2^-$.
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