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Among the given compounds, the most susceptible to nucleophilic attack at the carbonyl group is:

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

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Susceptibility to nucleophilic attack depends on the magnitude of the positive charge on the carbonyl carbon and the leaving group ability.Acyl chlorides () are the most reactive because:Chlorine is highly electronegative and strongly pulls electrons away from the carbonyl carbon via effect. is a very weak base and thus an excellent leaving group.Order of reactivity: Acyl chloride > Anhydride > Ester > Amide.

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Among the given compounds, the most susceptible to nucleophilic attack at the carbonyl group is:
A
B
C
D

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