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Which of the following is the least reactive functional group?(a) Alcohols(b) Ethers(c) Aldehydes(d) KetonesI got this question during an interview for a job.The doubt is from Ethers topic in portion Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right choice is (B) Ethers

The BEST I can explain: This is because the (-O-) group in ethers does not CONTAIN any active site as compared to for example, hydroxyl group (OH) in alcohols. However, they UNDERGO C-O bond cleavage in drastic conditions.



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