Which of the following is used as an acylating agent?

C H_{3} C O C l

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C_{2} H_{5} C l

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C_{2} H_{4} B r_{2}

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C_{2} H_{5} O H

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Solution

The correct option is A $C H_{3} C O C l$

Acetyl chloride after removal of chlorine forms a very strong electrophile because positive charge is very unstable due to the presence of highly electronegative oxygen ( $C H_{3} C O^{+}$ ).

Option A is correct.

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