Why Is the N-H Bond of an Imide Especially Acidic

question 56

Multiple Choice

Why is the N-H bond of an imide especially acidic?

• A)The conjugate base is stabilized by electron-donating inductive effect.
• B)The conjugate base is stabilized by resonance.
• C)The conjugate acid is stabilized by resonance.
• D)The conjugate base is stabilized by intramolecular hydrogen bonding.

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