Which of the following statements regarding amides is not correct?
Which of the following statements regarding amides is not correct?
Amides do not form salts when treated with aqueous acids
The aqueous solutions of amides are alkaline
Amides are very poor nucleophiles
Amides are considerably less reactive than acid chlorides
Solution
Amides are not basic and do not form salts in aqueous solution. Amides are quite stable, compared to other acid derivatives, and vigorous conditions are required for their hydrolysis.
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