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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis Objective Question

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The reaction of an amine with an acid chloride yields:
Options
A Ammonium salt
B Amide
Correct Answer
C Ester
D Nitrile
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Amines (1° or 2°) react with acid chlorides (RCOCl) to form amides (RCONHR) with elimination of HCl.

Hint

Nucleophilic acyl substitution.

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