What is observed when ethanoyl chloride is added to water?
Correct answer A. Steamy fumes of HCl form and ethanoic acid is produced
Explanation
Acyl chlorides hydrolyse vigorously in water at room temperature: CH₃COCl + H₂O → CH₃COOH + HCl. The hydrogen chloride produced appears as steamy white fumes in moist air.
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