Comparing Acyl Chlorides & Acid Anhydrides Reactions

This comprehensive guide explores acyl chlorides and acid anhydrides, focusing on their reactivity, synthesis applications, and reaction mechanisms. It delves into hydrolysis, esterification with alcohols and phenols, and interactions with ammonia and amines, highlighting byproduct differences. Additional reactivity tests, including reactions with silver nitrate and water in pyridine, are discussed for practical insights. The summary ties together reactivity trends, applications in organic...