Questions: Anhydrides are more reactive than acid chlorides, but less reactive than other carboxylic acid derivatives.
Transcript text: Multiple Choice Question
Anhydrides are $\qquad$ reactive than acid chlorides, but $\qquad$ reactive than other carboxylic acid derivatives.
more; less
less; more
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify Reactivity of Anhydrides
Anhydrides are generally less reactive than acid chlorides.
Step 2: Compare Reactivity with Other Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
Anhydrides are more reactive than other carboxylic acid derivatives such as esters and amides.