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

question 143

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Acetone
• B)Acetyl chloride
• C)Acetic anhydride
• D)Acetamide
• E)Methyl acetate

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