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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Ammonium acetate on strong heating gives
Options
A Urea
B Formamide
C Uric acid
D Acetamide
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ammonium acetate (CH3COONH4) on strong heating gives acetamide (CH3CONH2). This is a dehydration reaction of the ammonium salt.

Hint

What amide is formed from heating ammonium acetate?

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