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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