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Organic Chemistry and Analysis (OA2.3 Carboxylic acids and their derivatives)

Quick questions on Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives (OA2.3) - Eduqas A-Level Chemistry

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What is order of reactivity?
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Acyl chlorides are the most reactive derivative and amides the least; getting the order wrong loses marks in comparison questions.
What is q1?
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Write the equation for the reaction of ethanoyl chloride with water and state one observation. [2 marks]
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State the products of refluxing ethyl ethanoate with aqueous sodium hydroxide. [2 marks]

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