JEE Main Chemistry question

Rate of the reaction, R–C(=O)–Z + Nu⁻ → R–C(=O)–Nu + Z⁻, is fastest when Z is:

Answer: (D)

Solution

Reaction rate in nucleophilic acyl substitution tracks leaving-group ability; chloride is by far the best leaving group among those listed (no

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