(A) The hydrolysis of acetamide $(CH_3CONH_2)$ in the presence of an acid or base catalyst yields acetic acid $(CH_3COOH)$ and ammonia $(NH_3)$.The re

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(A) The hydrolysis of acetamide $(CH_3CONH_2)$ in the presence of an acid or base catalyst yields acetic acid $(CH_3COOH)$ and ammonia $(NH_3)$.The reaction is as follows:$CH_3CONH_2 + H_2O \xrightarrow{\text{Hydrolysis}} CH_3COOH + NH_3$Therefore,the correct product is acetic acid.

Class 12 Chemistry 8-2.Carboxylic acids and Their derivative Properties of Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

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Hydrolysis of acetamide produces

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Acetic acid
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Acetaldehyde
C
Methylamine
D
Formic acid

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8-2.Carboxylic acids and Their derivative

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Properties of Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

Give reactions of $(i)$ Acetic acid,$(ii)$ Benzoic acid,and $(iii)$ Phthalic acid with ammonia.

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When ethyl alcohol reacts with acetic acid,the products formed are

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Which of the following substances reacts with $NH_3$ to form an amide or an amide-like derivative?

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The acidity of alcohol,phenol,and carboxylic acid differs. Demonstrate their reactivity with $Na$,$NaOH$,and $NaHCO_3$ using the table below.

Compound Reaction with $Na$ metal Reaction with $NaOH$ Reaction with $NaHCO_3$

Alcohol $H_2$ is liberated No reaction No reaction

Phenol $H_2$ is liberated Soluble salt formed No reaction

Carboxylic acid $H_2$ is liberated Soluble salt formed $CO_2$ gas is liberated

Compound	Reaction with $Na$ metal	Reaction with $NaOH$	Reaction with $NaHCO_3$
Alcohol	$H_2$ is liberated	No reaction	No reaction
Phenol	$H_2$ is liberated	Soluble salt formed	No reaction
Carboxylic acid	$H_2$ is liberated	Soluble salt formed	$CO_2$ gas is liberated