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Which of the following compounds react readily with water alone?(a) Acid halides(b) Alkyl compounds(c) Aryl compounds(d) All of the mentionedI got this question in a job interview.My doubt is from Materials Susceptible to Hydrolysis in section Hydrolysis of Unit Processes

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Right CHOICE is (a) Acid halides

Easiest EXPLANATION: The acid halides, like acetyl chloride, REACTING readily with water alone, whereas VARYING degrees of resistance are SHOWN by the alkyl and aryl compounds.



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