With the correct choice of acid, the product(s)of the acid hydrolysis of N-methylbenzamide could be
A)methanol and benzoic acid.
B)formic acid and aniline.
C)benzoic acid and ethylamine.
D)benzoic acid and methylammonium chloride.
E)formic acid, phenol, and ammonia.

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In acid hydrolysis of N-methylbenzamide, the amide bond is cleaved to form benzoic acid and methylamine. In the presence of acid, methylamine is protonated to form methylammonium chloride.

With the Correct Choice of Acid, the Product(s)of the Acid