Mechanism and Reactivity - Attack by Halogen at an Acyl Carbon - Formation of Acyl Halides from Carboxylic Acids

3 important questions on Mechanism and Reactivity - Attack by Halogen at an Acyl Carbon - Formation of Acyl Halides from Carboxylic Acids

What are the common halogenating agents used in the formation of acyl halides from carboxylic acids


SOCl2
SOBr2
PCl3
POCl3
PBr3

What reaction is most commonly used when preparing acyl chlorides?

The formation of acyl halides from carboxylic acids

What kinds of halides will not react to form an acyl halide?

Hydrogen halides

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