Question
Organic Chemistry Question on Aromaticity & chemistry of aromatic compounds
Why acetyl chloride undergoes nucleophilic substitution at a faster rate than methyl acetate
A
The ester is more sterically hindered than the acid chloride
B
The chloride ion is a better leaving group than methoxide
C
The acid chloride is more sterically hindered than the ester
D
The methoxide ion is a better leaving group than chloride
Answer
The chloride ion is a better leaving group than methoxide
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): The chloride ion is a better leaving group than methoxide