Multiple Choice
Why is an amide less reactive to nucleophilic acyl substitution than an acid chloride?
A) Nitrogen is a better leaving group.
B) Chloride is a better leaving group.
C) Nitrogen donates more electron density into the carbonyl.
D) The amide anion is less basic.
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