The Behavior of Acid Chlorides Is Different from That of Aldehydes

question 16

Multiple Choice

The behavior of acid chlorides is different from that of aldehydes in a reaction with a nucleophile because

• A)the acid chloride contains a better leaving group
• B)the aldehyde is more easily oxidized
• C)the carbonyl of the aldehyde is more positive
• D)the carbonyl of the aldehyde is less hindered

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