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ASSER Alkyl aldehydes are less reactive than aromatic aldehydes, such as benzaldehyde. REASON: The aromatic ring allows electron delocalization via a resonance effect that also reduces the positive charge on the carbonyl carbon.

ASSER Alkyl aldehydes are less reactive than aromatic aldehydes, such as benzaldehyde. REASON: The aromatic ring allows electron delocalization via a resonance effect that also reduces the positive charge on the carbonyl carbon.

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ASSERTION: Alkyl aldehydes are less reactive than aromatic aldehydes, such as benzaldehyde. REASON: The aromatic ring allows electron delocalization via a resonance effect that also reduces the positive charge on the carbonyl carbon.
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