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Which of the following carboxylic acid derivatives is the most reactive towards nucleophilic acyl substitution?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: A

Reactivity follows the leaving-group ability, i.e. the weakness of the conjugate base: (from HCl) is the weakest base. The order is acid chloride anhydride ester amide, so is the most reactive.
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