Predict the products of the following reaction. Assume the pH is 7.
E)Both a and d could form at pH 7.

Question

Predict the products of the following reaction. Assume the pH is 7. 
E)Both a and d could form at pH 7.

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The reaction is an acid-base reaction between the carboxylic acid and the amine. At pH 7, the amine would be protonated (NH3+), allowing it to react with the carboxylic acid. The resulting product could be an amide (choice A) or an ammonium salt (choice D). Both of these products could form at pH 7, so the answer is E.

Predict the Products of the Following Reaction