MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryInorganic ChemistryCarboxylic Acids and DerivativesPreparation of Carboxylic Acid

For the following reaction.

A.there is protonation of the electronegative

B.an amide is formed as an intermediate

C.nitrogen atom is expelled as ammonium ion

D.all of the above are true✓ Correct

Explanation

In the given reaction there is protonation of the nitrogen which is electronegative and then followed by the attack of water molecule at the electron deficient carbon and leads to formation of an amide intermediate and the nitrogen atom is expelled as the ammonium ion. Carboxylic Acid and Its Derivatives 6 Hence the correct answer is option (d)

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