Nucleophilic Addition / Elimination Mechanisms Menu
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.
Facts and mechanism for the formation of acids from acyl chlorides by reaction with water.
Walkthrough of the mechanism.
Facts and mechanism for the formation of esters from acyl chlorides by reaction with alcohols.
Walkthrough of the mechanism.
Facts and mechanism for the formation of amides from acyl chlorides by reaction with ammonia.
Walkthrough of the mechanism.
Facts and mechanism for the formation of N-substituted amides from acyl chlorides by reaction with primary amines.
Walkthrough of the mechanism.
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Covers all the physical and chemical properties of acyl chlorides (acid chlorides) required by UK A-level syllabuses.