NUCLEOPHILIC ADDITION / ELIMINATION MECHANISMS MENU


          

What is nucleophilic addition / elimination? . . .

Includes an explanation of all the terms involved, together with a general mechanism for these reactions. It would be useful to read this before you look at specific examples.

The reaction of acyl chlorides with water . . .

Facts and mechanism for the formation of acids from acyl chlorides by reaction with water.

The reaction of acyl chlorides with alcohols . . .

Facts and mechanism for the formation of esters from acyl chlorides by reaction with alcohols.

The reaction of acyl chlorides with ammonia . . .

Facts and mechanism for the formation of amides from acyl chlorides by reaction with ammonia.

The reaction of acyl chlorides with primary amines . . .

Facts and mechanism for the formation of N-substituted amides from acyl chlorides by reaction with primary amines.


          

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properties and reactions of acyl chlorides . . .

Covers all the physical and chemical properties of acyl chlorides (acid chlorides) required by UK A level syllabuses.