Which of the following compounds is formed by the reaction of formic anhydride with methylamine?

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The reaction of formic anhydride with methylamine would result in the formation of N-methylformamide. This is because the formic anhydride would react with the methylamine to form an amide, and the N-methyl group would be attached to the carbonyl carbon of the formic acid derivative. Formamide would be formed if only one mole of methylamine were to react with formic acid, while N,N-dimethylformamide would be formed if two moles of methylamine were to react with formic acid. However, since we are given that only formic anhydride is being used, and not formic acid, the only product formed would be N-methylformamide.

Which of the Following Compounds Is Formed by the Reaction