Question

Which of the following statement (s) is //are correct about the preparation of an amide ?
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A. Path `(I)` is feasible
B. Path (II) is feasible.
C. Bothe the paths are feasible
D. None of feasible.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
(a) Reaction of the acid `(A)` with `SOCl_2` is not feasible because it would also react with `(OH)` group of `(A)`. In path `II, ( C)` would react with the `(OH)` of the second molecule to give a different product.
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