Single Choice

Which of the most reactive acid derivative?

AR-COCl
Correct Answer
B$${(RCO)_2 O}$$
CRCOOR
D$${RCONH_2}$$

Solution

Carboxylic acid derivatives tend to react via nucleophilic acyl substitution where the group on the acyl unit, $$R-C=O$$ undergoes substitution. The reactivity depends on the the ability of the substituent to function as a leaving group. $$Cl^-$$ as the electron withdrawing group creates more positive charge on $$CO$$ and is the best leaving group therefore $$RCOCl$$ is the most reactive acid derivative.


SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Physical World

Mark the correct order of increasing reactivity:

Physical World

Arrange the following compounds in the increasing order of their property as indicated: Acetaldehyde, acetone, di-tert-butyl ketone, methyl tert- butyl ketone (reactivity towards HCN).

Physical World

The reactivities of acid halides (I), anhydrides (II), esters (III) and amides (IV) with nucleophilic reagents follow the order :

Physical World

In which option first one is more reactive than second in each pair towards $$S_{N}2$$ reaction ?

Physical World

Which among the following ester is most reactive towards nucleophilic attack?

Physical World

Which of the following compounds will be most easily hydrolysed?

Physical World

Fill in the blanks: (S) Acetic anhydride is ..... reactive than acetyl chloride.

Physical World

Answer the following with reasoning:- (v) How the order of reactivity of the acid derivatives is related to the base strength of the leaving group?

Physical World

Answer the following with reasoning:- (ix) Why a ketone is not isolated from the reaction of an ester on equivalent of RMgX?

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