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What is nucleophilic addition / elimination? . . .
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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.
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The reaction of acyl chlorides with water . . .
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Facts and mechanism for the formation of acids from acyl chlorides by reaction with water.
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The reaction of acyl chlorides with alcohols . . .
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Facts and mechanism for the formation of esters from acyl chlorides by reaction with alcohols.
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The reaction of acyl chlorides with ammonia . . .
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Facts and mechanism for the formation of amides from acyl chlorides by reaction with ammonia.
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The reaction of acyl chlorides with primary amines . . .
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Facts and mechanism for the formation of N-substituted amides from acyl chlorides by reaction with primary amines.