8.7.5 - From acyl halides and anhydrides
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What is an acyl halide?
💡 Hint: Look for the definition in the glossary.
Write the reaction for the hydrolysis of acetyl chloride.
💡 Hint: Identify the products formed from the reactants.
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What do acyl halides produce when hydrolyzed?
💡 Hint: Recall the reaction products.
True or False: Anhydrides require water to hydrolyze into carboxylic acids.
💡 Hint: Think about the hydrolysis process.
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Given the reaction of butyryl chloride with water, what would be the products?
💡 Hint: Identify the acyl halide in the reaction.
Explain why the hydrolysis of anhydrides can form two molecules of carboxylic acids.
💡 Hint: Consider the structure of anhydrides.
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