Which of the Following Two Amides Will React More Readily

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following two amides will react more readily with a nucleophile? Why?

• A) I, because it is less hindered
• B) II, because it is less hindered
• C) I, because it is more strained
• D) II, because it is more strained

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