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Why acetyl chloride undergoes nucleophilic substitution at a faster rate than methyl acetate

Updated On: Jul 15, 2024
  • The ester is more sterically hindered than the acid chloride
  • The chloride ion is a better leaving group than methoxide
  • The acid chloride is more sterically hindered than the ester
  • The methoxide ion is a better leaving group than chloride
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The Correct Option is B

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The correct option is (B): The chloride ion is a better leaving group than methoxide
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