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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis Objective Question
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What is the product of the reaction between an amine and a carboxylic acid at room temperature?
Options
A Amide + water
B Ammonium salt (water-soluble)
Correct Answer
C Ester
D Nitrile
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

At room temperature, amines and carboxylic acids undergo an acid-base reaction to form a water-soluble ammonium carboxylate salt. Heating can convert this to an amide.

Hint

Acid + base → salt.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 607 of 1999
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