Amides Flashcards

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Preparation of Amides

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  1. Acyl chloride with conc. ammonia
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Acyl chloride with conc. ammonia

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Type of reaction: addition-elimination
Condition: mix at room temperature
Change in functional group: acyl chloride –> amide

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With H+ or OH-

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Type of reaction: hydrolysis
amide + H+ –> carboxylic acid + NH4+
amide + OH- –> carboxylate anion + NH3
carboxylate anion + H+ (excess strong acid) –> carboxylic acid

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