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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 amide is hydrolyzed under basic conditions?
Options
A Carboxylic acid + amine
B Carboxylate salt + amine
Correct Answer
C Alcohol + ammonia
D Ester + ammonia
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Basic hydrolysis of an amide: RCONH2 + OH- → RCOO- + NH3. The product is a carboxylate salt and ammonia (or amine for substituted amides).

Hint

Amide bond cleavage under base.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 321 of 1999
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