What are the products obtained when 1 mole of acetic anhydride reacts with 2 moles of ammonia?
A
1 mole of acetamide and one mole of ammonium acetate
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B
2 moles of acetamide
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C
1 mole of acetamide and one mole of ammonium formate
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D
None of the above.
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Solution
The correct option is A 1 mole of acetamide and one mole of ammonium acetate 1 mole of acetamide and one mole of ammonium acetate when 1 mole of acetic anhydride reacts with 2 moles of ammonia. (CH3CO)2O+2NH3→CH3CONH2+CH3COONH4