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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
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Describe the following:
Acetylation

Answer

Acetylation: The  introduction of an acetyl functional group into an organic compound is known as acetylation. This reaction carried out in the presence of a base such as pyridine. In this reaction acetyl group substitute an active hydrogen atom.  Acetyl chloride and acetic anhydride are commonly used as acetylating agent.

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