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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

The reaction R–C(=O)–X + Nu⁻ → R–C(=O)–Nu + X⁻ is fastest when X is

Answer: (D)

Solution

Nucleophilic acyl substitution rate tracks leaving-group ability; chloride is by far the

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