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ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry

6.3.6.3Amides

Amides in ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.3.6.3.1Describe the formation of amides from RNH₂ and R'COCl.
  2. 6.3.6.3.2Describe the acid and base hydrolysis of amides.

Lessons

  • Amides: naming, formation, hydrolysis and reduction

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Amides: sample question

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Which reagents form propanamide at room temperature?

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