8.9.2.4 - Reaction with ammonia
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What is the product when a carboxylic acid reacts with ammonia?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when acids and bases react.
What functional group is present in carboxylic acids?
💡 Hint: Recall the structure of carboxylic acids.
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What is produced when benzoic acid reacts with ammonia?
💡 Hint: Recall the specific reaction between a particular acid and ammonia.
Is an amide formed from an ammonium salt when heated?
💡 Hint: Think about what heat does to ammonium salts.
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Design a process for synthesizing an amide from a specified carboxylic acid using ammonia. Include details of conditions and expected products.
💡 Hint: Consider the chemical structure of your acid for the resulting amide.
Predict the outcome of using a cyclic carboxylic acid instead of a linear one in the reaction with ammonia. What unique products might arise?
💡 Hint: Think about how the cyclic structure influences the reaction pathway.
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