The Purpose of the Acid Catalyst in the Hydrolysis of an Amide

question 41

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the acid catalyst in the hydrolysis of an amide is:

• A)to enhance the nucleophilicity of the water molecule
• B)to enhance the electrophilicity of the amide carbonyl carbon
• C)to enhance the electrophilicity of the water molecule
• D)to shift the equilibrium of the reaction

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