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Why is acetyl chloride a better acetylating agent than acetic acid ?

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The acetylation is carried by acetyl carbocation `(CH_(3)CO^(+))`. The cation is formed by acetyl chloride and not by acetic acid

Therefore, acetyl chloride is a better acetylating agent than acetic acid.
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