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CHM 102 Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions Objective Question
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What is the product when an acid chloride reacts with a primary amine (RNH2)?
Options
A Primary amide
B Secondary amide (N-substituted amide)
Correct Answer
C Tertiary amide
D Nitrile
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

RCOCl + R'NH2 → RCONHR' + HCl. The product is a secondary amide (N-substituted amide).

Hint

R' from amine becomes attached to N.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 298 of 1999
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