Identify Reagents a and B Required for the Following Transformation

question 55

Multiple Choice

Identify reagents A and B required for the following transformation of acyl groups: C₂H₅COOH C₂H₅COCl C2H₅CONHCH₃ + HCl

• A) A = AlCl₃; B = H₂NCH₃
• B) A = FeCl₃; B = HCONHCH₃
• C) A = SOCl₂; B = HCONHCH₃
• D) A = FeCl₃; B = H₂NCH₃
• E) A = SOCl₂; B = H₂NCH₃

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