Which Compound Would Be Most Reactive Toward Nucleophilic Acyl Addition-Elimination

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which compound would be most reactive toward nucleophilic acyl addition-elimination?

• A)CH₃CO₂Na
• B)CH₃COCl
• C)(CH₃CO)₂O
• D)CH₃CONH₂
• E)CH₃CO₂CH₃

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