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JAMB Chemistry 2013 Question 40

Question 40

Carbohydrates, Proteins and Amines

The reaction between ammonia and ethyl ethanoate produces

  1. A.propanol and ethanamide.
  2. B.propanol and propanamide.
  3. C.ethanol and propanamide.
  4. D.ethanol and ethanamide.
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Answer: D (ethanol and ethanamide.)

Explanation

CH3COOC2H5 + NH3 → CH3CONH2 (ethanamide) + C2H5OH (ethanol).