For each of the following groups, rank the molecules in decreasing order of reactivity toward addition of

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For each of the following groups, rank the molecules in decreasing order of reactivity toward addition of a nucleophile to the most electrophilic sp2 -hybridized carbon. 

(a)

(CH),С—0, (СH),С—NH, (CH,),С—ОН

(b)

(c) BrCH2COCH3, CH3COCH3, CH3CHO, BrCH2CHO 

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Organic Chemistry structure and function

ISBN: 978-1429204941

6th edition

Authors: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore

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