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CHM 102 Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions Objective Question
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What is the general reaction mechanism for carboxylic acid derivatives?
Options
A Electrophilic addition
B Nucleophilic acyl substitution
Correct Answer
C Free radical substitution
D Elimination-addition
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Carboxylic acid derivatives undergo nucleophilic acyl substitution, where a nucleophile attacks the carbonyl carbon and displaces the leaving group Y.

Hint

The acyl group (RCO-) remains attached.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 289 of 1999
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