Question

Why is acylation preferred over alkylation?

Answer 1

Answer:

acylation is preferred over alkylation because in acylation, there is an oxygen with a double bond along with R which leads to decrease in the density of the electrons.

Explanation:

Alkylation is a transfer of alkyl group from one molecule to another using an alkylating agent. ... Unlike alkylation, acylation is the process of adding an acyl group to a compound using an acylating agent