Question

why is acid anhydride preferred to acyl chloride for carrying out acylation reaction​

Answer 1

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In case of acylation an Acyl group i.e. -CO-R group replaces an H atom in the benzene ring. ... Acetic anhydride is preferred for acylation reactions because of its ease of availability. Moreover it is eacy to handle and cheap compared to acetyl chloride.

Answer 2

Answer:

Because the carbocation intermediate will form Covalent bonds with the lone pair electrons present on the Oxygen of water and for which the reaction will be non spontaneous

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