Carboxylic Acids and Derivaties - Amides Flashcards

1
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Explain the melting and boiling points in Amides

A

All solids at RT except for methanamide

Contain a C=O permanent dipole and N-H

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Explain the solubility of amides

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Smaller amides soluble in water

Larger amides insoluble

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Why are larger amides insoluble?

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Less significant polar groups

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