Which of the following explains why aldehydes are more reactive as electrophiles

Question

Which of the following explains why aldehydes are more reactive as electrophiles than ketones?
A. In aldehydes the extra alkyl group increases the stability of the ?- carbon atom of the carbonyl and makes the aldehyde more reactive
B. In aldehydes the extra alkyl group decreases the stability of the ?- carbon atom of the carbonyl and makes the aldehyde more reactive
C. In ketones the extra alkyl group increases the stability of the ?+ carbon atom of the carbonyl and makes the ketone more reactive
D. In ketones the extra alkyl group increases the stability of the ?+ carbon atom of the carbonyl and makes the ketone less reactive

Explanation / Answer

D. In ketones the extra alkyl group increases the stability of the ?+ carbon atom of the carbonyl and makes the ketone less reactive

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