Which of the following derivatives of carboxylic acid is least reactive?
Correct answer: B. Acid amide
- A. Acid halide
- B. Acid amide
- C. Ester
- D. Acid anhydride
Explanation
Acid amides are the least reactive among the given derivatives of carboxylic acids. This is because amides have a resonance structure that stabilizes the carbonyl group, making them less susceptible to nucleophilic attack compared to other derivatives.
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