KnowraAcyl chlorideLinked fromLinked fromThe 6 pages that link to Acyl chloride, each with the reason it gives.All 6Broader topic 2Narrower topic 1Compared with 3Carboxylic acidCompared with: Replacing the hydroxyl with chlorine produces a more reactive acid derivative.Functional groupCompared with: Its highly reactive carbonyl illustrates how the attached group changes acyl chemistry.Acetyl chlorideCompared with: Acetyl chloride is the simplest widely used aliphatic member of this reactive compound class.