JAMB Chemistry 2013 Objective — Question 45

Question 45 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The dehydration of ammonium salt of alkanoic acids produces a compound with the general formula

A. R-NH2
B. R-C(=O)-R
C. R-C(=O)-OR
D. R-C(=O)-NH2Correct

Explanation

The dehydration of the ammonium salt of alkanoic acids produces alkanamides. Amides/alkanamides have the general formula RCONH2.

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