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Which of the following acids cannot be prepared directly from carboxylic acid?

Correct answer: B. Acid amide

  • A. Acid halide
  • B. Acid amide
  • C. Ester
  • D. Acid anhydride

Explanation

Acid amide cannot be prepared by the reaction of a carboxylic acid with ammonia. Carboxylic acids react with ammonia to form ammonium salts which on heating produce acid amides. CH3COOH + NH3 --> CH3COONH4 + H2O CH3COONH4 --> CH3CONH2

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