CH_3CONH_2 + NaOH CH_3COONa + A. Urea is obtained if the product A in the above reaction reacts with which of the following compounds?

JEE Main Chemistry question

CH_3CONH_2 + NaOH \rightarrow CH_3COONa + A. Urea is obtained if the product in the above reaction reacts with which of the following compounds?

(A)Ethyl carbonate
(B)Ethyl urethane
(C)Phosgene
(D)All of theseCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Hydrolysis of acetamide with NaOH liberates ammonia () alongside sodium acetate. Ammonia independently gives urea with each of the three reagents listed: diethyl carbonate, $ + →

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