Nitrogen And Sulfer Containing Groups Flashcards
1
Q
What is more stable, amide or ester?
A
Amide is significantly more stable than ester
2
Q
What is a stronger nucleophile—amine group or ethanol?
A
Amine group is much stronger nucleophile than ethanol
3
Q
If hexanamide is treated with ethanol, what is expected product?
A
Answer is hexanamide, amide more stable than ester and OH worse nucleophile than ethanol
- amine group less propensity to leave