Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12
Calculate the number of moles of acyl group transferred when 0.5 moles of an aliphatic primary amine undergo acylation with excess acid chloride in the presence of pyridine.
A
0.5 moles
B
0 moles
C
0.25 moles
D
0 moles
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In the acylation of primary amines, each mole of amine reacts with one mole of acid chloride, transferring one mole of acyl group per mole of amine. Thus, 0.5 moles of amine will transfer 0.5 moles of acyl group.
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