Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
This topic covers the properties and reactions of carboxylic acids, esters, and acyl chlorides. Students will examine esterification and acylation mechanisms.
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This topic covers the properties and reactions of carboxylic acids, esters, and acyl chlorides. Students will examine esterification and acylation mechanisms.
Key Questions
- How are esters synthesised and hydrolysed in the laboratory?
- What is the mechanism of nucleophilic addition-elimination?
- Why are acyl chlorides highly reactive compared to carboxylic acids?
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