Choose the incorrect statement among the following.
$A$. The reactivity of aromatic aldehydes and ketones is less than that of aliphatic carbonyl compounds towards nucleophilic addition reactions.
$B$. Benzaldehyde does not give Fehling's test.
$C$. The $\alpha$-$H$ atoms in ethanal are acidic in nature.
$D$. $p$-nitro benzaldehyde is less reactive than benzaldehyde towards nucleophilic addition reactions.

  • A
    $A$
  • B
    $B$
  • C
    $C$
  • D
    $D$

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