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MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Flashcards: 5d Alcohols Carboxylic Acids Derivatives

Study 5d Alcohols Carboxylic Acids Derivatives in MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the general formula for an amide functional group?

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R-CONH2\text{R-CONH}_2 (or R-CONR’2\text{R-CONR'}_2). Amides have a carbonyl group bonded to a nitrogen atom, which may be substituted with hydrogens or alkyl groups.

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A researcher hydrolyzes an amide drug (RCONHCH3) in 0.10 M HCl at 37°C and observes slow conversion to carboxylic acid. In contrast, an analogous ester (RCOOCH3) hydrolyzes much faster under the same conditions. Which reasoning best accounts for the difference?
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