What does “Nucleophilic addition to carbonyls” actually mean in Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids, and why does it matter for JEE?
the polar C=O group is attacked by nucleophiles at carbon; aldehydes react faster than ketones.
In simple words: the polar C=O group is attacked by nucleophiles at carbon; aldehydes react faster than ketones. Getting Nucleophilic addition to carbonyls clear matters because JEE questions on Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.
Key point
Nucleophilic addition to carbonyls
Common mistake
thinking ketones are more reactive than aldehydes.
Memory tip
aldehydes are less crowded and more electrophilic → faster addition.
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