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CHM 102 Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions Objective Question
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What is the leaving group in the nucleophilic acyl substitution of an ester?
Options
A Cl-
B OH-
C RO- (alkoxide)
Correct Answer
D RCOO-
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

When an ester undergoes nucleophilic acyl substitution, the alkoxide (RO-) is the leaving group.

Hint

The group that came from the alcohol.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 316 of 1999
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