Question
In ____ reaction a nucleophile displaces the leaving group.
Answer
In nucleophilic acyl substitution reaction a nucleophile displaces the leaving group.
The nucleophile attacks the electrophilic carbonyl carbon, opening the carbonyl and forming a tetrahedral intermediate
The carbonyl reforms, kicking off the leaving group
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