4. Explain why acetyl chloride is hydrolyzed faster than benzoyl chloride. 5. Write an equation for the reaction of n-butyl alcohol with acetyl chloride. What gas evolved?
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Acetyl chloride (CH3COCl) and benzoyl chloride (C6H5COCl) both belong to the class of acid chlorides. They can be hydrolyzed by water to form carboxylic acids and hydrochloric acid. Show more…
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