Which of the following most typically characterizes the reactions of aldehydes and ketones?
A)electrophilic addition
B)electrophilic substitution
C)nucleophilic acyl substitution
D)nucleophilic addition
E)radical addition

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Aldehydes and ketones typically undergo nucleophilic addition reactions. This is because the carbonyl group, which is present in both functional groups, is polarized and contains a partially positively charged carbon atom making it a good electrophile. Nucleophiles such as Grignard reagents, hydride donors and cyanide ion add to the carbonyl group to form alcohols, alkoxides, and other derivatives.

Which of the Following Most Typically Characterizes the Reactions of Aldehydes