Amides Are Synthesized from Two Classes of Organic Compounds

question 25

Multiple Choice

Amides are synthesized from two classes of organic compounds. Those two types of compounds are

• A) carboxylic acids and alkenes.
• B) amines and alcohols.
• C) alcohols and carboxylic acids.
• D) amines and carboxylic acids..
• E) alkenes and amines.

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