Question

what type of reaction is esterification of amides

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Answer 1

Answer:

This is called acid catalyzed ester hydrolysis. Esters can also react with amines or ammonia to form amides. This reaction doesn't involve acid catalysis, so the first step is nucleophilic attack at the carbonyl carbon. Proton transfer follows and loss of the alcohol portion of the ester.

Answer 2

Answer:

This is called acid catalyzed ester hydrolysis. Esters can also react with amines or ammonia to form amides. This reaction doesn't involve acid catalysis, so the first step is nucleophilic attack at the carbonyl carbon. Proton transfer follows and loss of the alcohol portion of the ester.