Consider similar R groups in the following types of carbonyl compounds. In which
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Consider similar R groups in the following types of carbonyl compounds. In which type(s) of compound is a negative charge on the acyl group not stabilized to function as a leaving group in a nucleophilc substitution reactions?
a. acid chloride
b. acid anhydride
c. ester
d. aldehyde
e. a and b
f. a, b and c
g. a, b, c, and d
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a carbonyl group?
a. sp2 hybridized carbon atom
b. planar geometry about the carbonyl bond
c. carbonyl carbon atom is electrophilic
d. carbonyl oxygen atom is nucleophilic
e. weakly polarized carbon to oxygen bond
f. All are characteristics of the carbonyl group
Explanation / Answer
g. a, b, c, and d
since, in carbonyl compounds nucleophilic additions will occur.
e. weakly polarized carbon to oxygen bond
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