The hydrolysis of acetyl chloride is 7800 times faster than the hydrolysis of acetyl fluoride. Which factor

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The hydrolysis of acetyl chloride is 7800 times faster than the hydrolysis of acetyl fluoride.HC-C-F acetyl fluoride HC-C-Cl acetyl chloride

Which factor is more important in determining the relative hydrolysis rate: resonance stabilization of the carbonyl compound or polar stabilization of the transition state? Explain how you know.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

6th Edition

Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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