Why Doesn't Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution Stop at the Tetrahedral Intermediate

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why doesn't nucleophilic acyl substitution stop at the tetrahedral intermediate?

• A)The nucleophile is too basic.
• B)Reforming the carbonyl is energetically favorable.
• C)The leaving group is unstable and wants to be negatively charged.
• D)There is no tetrahedral intermediate.

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