Alcohols - sulfonate esters

3 important questions on Alcohols - sulfonate esters

Which alcohols can be activated by being converted into sulfonate esters?

Primary and secondary

How is a sulfonate ester formed?

An alcohol reacts with a sulfonyl chloride

What are 3 characteristics of sulfonate esters?

1. Reactive
2. Quite stable
3. Good leaving group

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