Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
To identify which of the given reaction is not feasible.
Concept introduction:
The
(b)
Interpretation:
To identify the reactions which are not feasible in the above part of the question can be made feasible by adding an acid catalyst.
Concept introduction:
The aminolysis reaction and the hydrolysis of ester can be made feasible by the addition of acid catalyst in the reaction mixture.
The acid catalyst first protonates the carbonyl oxygen thus increses the electrophillitcity of the carbonyl carbon and also protonates the nitogen atom making it good leaving group. Thus, the
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