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JEE CHEMISTRY MCQ: ALDEHYDES & KETONES & CARBOXYLIC ACIDS

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Correct order of reactivity of acid derivatives towards a nucleophile is
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Correct option: A
RCOCl>(RCO)2O>RCOOR>RCONH2R\mathrm{COCl} > {\left( {R\mathrm{CO}} \right)_2}\mathrm{O} > R\mathrm{COO}R > R\mathrm{CON}{\mathrm{H}_2}
Option A is correct because the reactivity of acid derivatives towards nucleophilic acyl substitution depends on the leaving group ability, with acid chlorides being the most reactive and amides the least.

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