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.
Explain why chloroalkanes and acyl chlorides have different reactivities.
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 $Q$.
Suggest the reagents and conditions for the following steps in the scheme above. step 1 step 2 step 4