Which statement about amides is FALSE?
A) The C-N bond has some double bond character.
B) Amides are found in proteins.
C) Amides act as organic bases.
D) Amides do not form ions at physiological pH.
E) Amides are polar functional groups.

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Amides are generally weak bases and do not act as organic bases in the same way that amines do. Their nitrogen atom does not readily accept protons due to the resonance stabilization of the lone pair on nitrogen, which is partially delocalized to the carbonyl oxygen, reducing its availability to bond with protons.

Which Statement About Amides Is FALSE