Asked by Meschna Louis on Sep 24, 2024
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Which of the following is the most reactive carboxylic acid derivative?
A) ester
B) anhydride
C) nitrile
D) acid chloride
E) amide
Acid Chloride
Organic compounds derived from carboxylic acids by replacing the hydroxyl group with a chlorine atom, making them highly reactive acylating agents.
Anhydride
A compound formed from another compound by the removal of a molecule of water; commonly associated with carboxylic acid anhydrides in organic chemistry.
Carboxylic Acid
An organic compound containing a carboxyl group (C(O)OH), known for its acidity due to the hydrogen atom's ability to dissociate from the carboxyl group.
- Understand the reactivity trends and mechanisms of carboxylic acid derivatives in nucleophilic acyl substitutions.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the reactivity trends and mechanisms of carboxylic acid derivatives in nucleophilic acyl substitutions.
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