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Term: Acid Halide

Description:

An acid halide, also known as an acyl halide, is a chemical compound derived from an acid by replacing a hydroxyl group (-OH) with a halogen atom (-X). Acid halides are highly reactive and are often used in organic synthesis for the preparation of various compounds.

Sample Sentences:

1. The chemist used an acid halide to synthesize a new pharmaceutical compound.
2. Acid halides undergo nucleophilic acyl substitutions to form esters.
3. Wearing appropriate gloves is essential when handling acid halides due to their corrosive nature.
4. The reaction between the acid halide and the alcohol produced an aromatic ketone.

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