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Question
Esters and amides are most easily made by nucleophilic acyl substitution reactions on :
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Acid chlorides (acyl chlorides) are the most reactive carboxylic acid derivatives and are most easily converted to esters and amides via nucleophilic acyl substitution reactions.
Hint
Which acid derivative is most reactive towards nucleophilic acyl substitution?