Chemistry A-Level
anhydride versus acyl chloride
What anhydride versus acyl chloride means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of anhydride versus acyl chloride
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Ethanoic anhydride gives the same amide but releases ethanoic acid instead of hydrogen chloride, and reacts less violently.
Topics that use anhydride versus acyl chloride
- Nucleophilic properties (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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