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minnie_xx
Feb 2, 2011, 04:43 PM
In the synthesis of acetaminophen please explain why the amide final product does NOT undergo hydrolysis via water in the presence of the acetic acid by-product. As part of your answer show the amide hydrolysis of your product under the reaction conditions that it would occur.
tickle
Feb 2, 2011, 05:03 PM
Sounds like a homework question, minnie
Unknown008
Feb 2, 2011, 11:51 PM
Well, there is part of the answer to your first question in your second question.
Hint:
"As part of your answer show the amide hydrolysis of your product under the reaction conditions that it would occur. "