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What is the chemical reaction involved in hydrolysis of acetamide?

Answer 1

Skylar Alexander

#H_3C-C(=O)NH_2 +H_2Ostackrel(H^+,Delta)rarrH_3C-CO_2H + NH_3(aq)#

The ammonia released will quaternize if there is too much acid present.

#H_3C-C(=O)NH_2 +H_2Ostackrel(H^+)rarrH_3C-CO_2H + NH_4^+#

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Answer 2

Maya Allen

The chemical reaction involved in the hydrolysis of acetamide is:

[ \text{CH}_3\text{CONH}_2 + \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{CH}_3\text{COOH} + \text{NH}_3 ]

This reaction is catalyzed by acids or bases and results in the formation of acetic acid and ammonia.

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