Amides

Question 1

How are amides formed?

Answer 1

The condensation reaction of Carboxylic acids or acyl chlorides with ammonia or amines.

Question 2

Draw the general structure of an amide.

Answer 2

=O
R-C-N-R
-R

Question 3

How do name a primary amide?

Answer 3

Add amide to the stem name. Eg, Ethanamide

Question 4

How is a secondary amide named?

Answer 4

The alkyl chain attached to the nitrogen is added to the start of the name. Prefixed with N-
E.G, N- Propylethanamide

Question 5

Naming tertiary amides?

Answer 5

Same concept as the secondary amides, but order the alkyl chains alphabetically. If needed di- can be added.
eg, N-methyl-N-Propylethanamide