Question

c6h5-cooh + nh3 what is the major product of the following reaction​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

Answer:

The given reaction starts with the acid-base reaction followed by the dehydration reaction (loss of a water molecule).

Explanation:

Benzoic acid on treatment with ammonia results in the formation of ammonium benzoate. It is also known as a salt of ammonia with benzoic acid.

Ammonium benzoate (C₆H₅COO⁻NH₄⁺)  on heating undergoes a dehydration reaction (elimination of a water molecule), giving the final product i.e., benzamide.

Thus, benzoic acid (C₆H₅COOH) upon reaction with ammonia (NH₃) results in the formation of benzamide (C₆H₅CONH₂).

The reaction is as follows below:

          C₆H₅COOH + NH₃  →  C₆H₅COO⁻NH₄⁺  → C₆H₅CONH₂ + H₂O

The major product of the given reaction is benzamide (C₆H₅CONH₂).

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