Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Carboxylic acids and derivatives — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Although both chloroalkanes and acyl chlorides react with water, only acyl chlorides produce fumes in moist air. State the product responsible for the fumes in this reaction.

(a(ii))[1]

Explain why chloroalkanes and acyl chlorides have different reactivities.

(b(i))[2]

Compound $R$ is a useful intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds. It can be prepared from compound $P$ by the route shown. Suggest structures for starting material $P$ and intermediate $Q$.

(b(ii))[3]

Suggest the reagents and conditions for the following steps in the scheme above. step 1 step 2 step 4

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