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A-Level Edexcel Chemistry Acyl Chloride Reactions

Review A-Level Edexcel Chemistry acyl chloride reactions through amide and ester products, equations, mechanisms and laboratory trade-offs.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Chemistry YCH11
Level
A2

Exam points

  • predict amide or ester products from acyl chlorides reacting with amines or alcohols
  • write equations for ethanoyl chloride with ammonia including NH4Cl or HCl products
  • compare acyl chloride reactions with acid reactions using yield, temperature and HCl hazards

15.14—The reactions of acyl chlorides with: i water ii alcohols iii concentrated ammonia iv amines question 1

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This question is about reactions of carboxylic acids and their derivatives.

Some reactions of ethanoyl chloride, CH_3 COCl, are shown.

Figure for Question 15.14—The reactions of acyl chlorides with: i water ii alcohols iii concentrated ammonia iv amines question 1 — Edexcel A-Level Chemistry A2

Write a balanced equation for Reaction Q.

State symbols are not required.

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