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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids: Acid derivative MCQ

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Acid derivativeHardQuestion 40017

Question

Acid chlorides are generally more reactive than carboxylic acids because:

  1. A
    Cl is a better leaving group
    Correct
  2. B
    they are less polar
  3. C
    they are always aromatic
  4. D
    they contain no carbonyl

Correct answer

Cl is a better leaving group

Explanation

Acyl substitution becomes easier with better leaving groups.

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