Aldehydes vs Ketones: Reactivity and Selectivity: Mechanism + Exam Traps
Why aldehydes are generally more reactive than ketones toward nucleophilic addition: sterics, electronics, and common selectivity consequences.
Reaction: Aldehydes vs Ketones: Reactivity and Selectivity
What it does: Why aldehydes are generally more reactive than ketones toward nucleophilic addition: sterics, electronics, and common selectivity consequences.
Typical reagents: NaBH4 (same conditions)
Key intermediate: Varies / context-dependent
Driving force: Formation of more stable bonds / products