Nitrogen And Sulfer Containing Groups Flashcards

1
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What is more stable, amide or ester?

A

Amide is significantly more stable than ester

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What is a stronger nucleophile—amine group or ethanol?

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Amine group is much stronger nucleophile than ethanol

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If hexanamide is treated with ethanol, what is expected product?

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Answer is hexanamide, amide more stable than ester and OH worse nucleophile than ethanol
- amine group less propensity to leave

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