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JAMB Chemistry 2013 Question 45

Question 45

Carbohydrates, Proteins and Amines

The dehydration of ammonium salt of alkanoic acids produces a compound with the general formula.

  1. A.RCOOR
  2. B.RCONH2
  3. C.RNH2
  4. D.RCOR
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Answer: B (RCONH2)

Explanation

RCOONH4 → RCONH2 + H2O: heating the ammonium salt removes water and gives an amide.