Which reagent can distinguish between pentanoic acid and pentanamide?
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a
Cold dil. NaOH
b
Cold dil. NaHCO3
c
Cold conc. H2SO4
d
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answer is D.
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(a) : Amides are hydrolysed by dilute NaOH to give NH3.(b) : NaHCO3 reacts with acids to give CO2 (g).(c) : Amides are also hydrolysed in acidic conditions.