Becoz X- is a good leaving group.
If the addition rxn takes place, the equilibrium highly favours backward reaction, thus giving no yield of product.
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·2009-11-25 07:07:05
Kartik Sondhi
·2009-11-26 07:46:18
Aldehyde RCHO+HX→ if occurs O acquires -ve charge so it gets H so Alcohol but the X cannot go and combine with the +ve charged C same for a ketone