AMIDES

Which of the following contains an amide functional group?

• Acetaminophen

• Ethanol

• Propane

• • Ethyl Acetate

Amides are more reactive than esters.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Amides have high boiling points due to hydrogen bonding.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following statements about amides is true?

• Amides can form hydrogen bonds with water.

• Amides are less polar than alcohols.

• Amides are derived from carboxylic acids and alcohols.

• Amides do not participate in nucleophilic acyl substitution reactions.

What is the general formula for primary amides?

• RCONH2

• RCOOR'

• RNH2

• RCOOH