The First Mechanistic Step in the Direct Reaction of an Amine

question 55

Multiple Choice

The first mechanistic step in the direct reaction of an amine with a carboxylic acid to produce an amide is ________.

• A) an acid-base reaction
• B) nucleophilic attack on the carbonyl carbon
• C) loss of H₂O
• D) loss of CO₂
• E) loss of N₂

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