AIIMS 2007 Chemistry Functional Groups Assertion Reason Question
Assertion : Acetamide has more polar C=O group than in ethyl acetoacetate.
Reason : NH₂ is more electron donating than OC₂H₅.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Weaker bases are good leaving groups. Hence, the acyl derivatives with weaker bases as leaving groups can easily rupture the bond and are more reactive.
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