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Which of the following is a correct nucleophilic addition-elimination mechanism for the reaction of an acyl chloride with water?.
- A.A. The acyl chloride reacts with water to form a carboxylic acid and hydrochloric acid.
- B.B. The acyl chloride reacts with water to form an ester and hydrogen chloride.
- C.C. The acyl chloride reacts with water to form an amide and hydrogen chloride.
- D.D. The acyl chloride reacts with water to form a ketone and hydrogen chloride.
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