Chemistry-Preparation
NEET Chemistry Preparation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12
What is the product formed when 1 mole of acyl chloride is hydrolyzed with an aqueous base, followed by acidification?
A
Carboxylic acid
B
Alcohol
C
Ester
D
Aldehyde
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, acyl chlorides are hydrolyzed with aqueous base to give carboxylate ions, which upon acidification yield carboxylic acids.
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