acylation

Question 1

what is acylation

Answer 1

the process in which the acyl group is introduced into another molecule

Question 2

what are the acyl compounds

Answer 2

acid derivative that has the acyl part of the compound - clhlorine, or anhydride

Question 3

how to name acyl chlorides

Answer 3

the acid such as ethanoyl chloride

Question 4

how to name anhydrides

Answer 4

the acid anhydride such as ethanoic anhydride

Question 5

why do we use acylation reactions- anhydrides

Answer 5

it is cheaper
it is less corrosive
it does not react with water readily
it is safer as it produces ethanic acid rather than hcl

Question 6

why do we prepare aspirin using acid anhydride rather than acid chloride

Answer 6

very faster and using acid anhydride we can control the reaction and doesnt produce hcl