Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry
33.3Acyl chlorides
Acyl chlorides in Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 33.3.1Recall how acyl chlorides are produced.
- 33.3.2Describe the reactions of acyl chlorides with water, alcohols, phenol, ammonia and amines.
- 33.3.3Describe the addition-elimination mechanism.
- 33.3.4Explain the relative ease of hydrolysis of acyl, alkyl and aryl chlorides.
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Acyl chlorides and addition-elimination
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Turn Acyl chlorides into a strength.
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