MCAT Organic Chemistry Review 2018-2019

14 .    Nucleophilic    acyl    substitution    is  favored by:

I. basic solution.
II. acidic solution.
III. leaving groups that are strong bases.

(A)  I  only

(B)  II only

(C)  I  and II  only

(D)  I, II, and III

15 .    The reaction    of  ammonia with    caprylic    acid,   found   in  coconuts,   would   produce a(n):

(A)  ester.

(B)  anhydride.

(C)  alcohol.

(D)  water  molecule.