Acylation (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Quizzes
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What functional group does an acyl group () consist of?
What functional group does an acyl group () consist of?
Carbonyl () attached to alkyl/aryl
What is the general formula for acyl chlorides?
What is the general formula for acyl chlorides?
Which acyl compound is the most reactive towards nucleophiles?
Which acyl compound is the most reactive towards nucleophiles?
Acyl chlorides
What are the products when ethanoyl chloride reacts with water?
What are the products when ethanoyl chloride reacts with water?
Ethanoic acid and
Why are acid anhydrides preferred over acyl chlorides in industrial synthetic routes?
Why are acid anhydrides preferred over acyl chlorides in industrial synthetic routes?
Acyl chlorides easily hydrolysed by water
In the carbonyl group of acyl compounds, what is the charge on the carbon atom?
In the carbonyl group of acyl compounds, what is the charge on the carbon atom?
Partially positive ()
What are the products when ethanoyl chloride reacts with ethanol?
What are the products when ethanoyl chloride reacts with ethanol?
Ester and
How many ammonia molecules react with one acyl chloride molecule in the overall reaction?
How many ammonia molecules react with one acyl chloride molecule in the overall reaction?
2
What is an N-substituted amide?
What is an N-substituted amide?
Hydrocarbon group substituted H on
Why is ethanoic anhydride preferred over ethanoyl chloride for making aspirin?
Why is ethanoic anhydride preferred over ethanoyl chloride for making aspirin?
Cheaper, less corrosive, easier to control