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CHM 102 Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions Objective Question
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The conversion of an acid chloride to an ester involves which type of reaction?
Options
A Nucleophilic acyl substitution with an alcohol
Correct Answer
B Electrophilic addition
C Reduction
D Elimination
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

RCOCl + R'OH → RCOOR' + HCl. The alcohol acts as a nucleophile, displacing chloride.

Hint

Alcoholysis.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 331 of 1999
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