BRAINCAKEAmides
An amide contains the group −CONH−: a carbonyl group, C=O, bonded directly to a nitrogen atom.
OCR recognises two types:
• a primary amide, RCONH2, where the nitrogen carries two hydrogen atoms, e.g. ethanamide, CH3CONH2
• a secondary amide, RCONHR', where one hydrogen on the nitrogen has been replaced by an alkyl (or aryl) group, e.g. CH3CONHCH3
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Key terms in this lesson
- acyl chloride
- A carboxylic acid derivative in which the -OH of the carboxyl group is replaced by -Cl.
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- Naming Amides
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