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The following reaction occurs. Acyl...

The following reaction occurs.

Acylium ion is resonance stabilised.

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Although acid `(I)` is sterically hindered, acylium ion `(A)` is formed as the intermediate which minimises strain. This ion is resonance stabilised due to delocalisation of `pi overline e^, s`.
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