Which of the following compounds is most reactive to an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate ?

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1 Answer
Feb 26, 2018

Compound 3

Explanation:

Compound 3 will be most reactive towards aqueous solution of sodium carbonate because it is most acidic among the given set of compounds. The main cause of the acidity is that the anion formed after the removal of proton from compound 3 is aromatic.enter image source here