NEET2008ChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
The relative reactivities of acyl compounds towards nucleophilic substitution are in the order of
Options
- AAcyl chloride > Ester > Acid anhydride > Amide
- BAcyl chloride > Acid anhydride > Ester > Amide
- CEster > Acyl chloride > Amide > Acid anhydride
- DAcid anhydride > Amide > Ester > Acyl chloride
Correct answer
B. Acyl chloride > Acid anhydride > Ester > Amide
Step-by-step solution
Better is the leaving group higher will be the reactivity of acyl compounds towards nucleophilic acyl substitution. Weaker is the base, better is the leaving group. Weaker bases are derived from stronger acids.