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  • Feb 2, 2011, 04:43 PM
    minnie_xx
    The synthesis of acetaminophen
    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.
  • Feb 2, 2011, 05:03 PM
    tickle

    Sounds like a homework question, minnie
  • Feb 2, 2011, 11:51 PM
    Unknown008

    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. "

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