When an amine reacts with a carboxylic acid at high temperature the major product is a(n)

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When an amine reacts with a carboxylic acid, the reaction is called an acylation reaction. The major product of this reaction is an amide. This reaction is commonly known as a condensation reaction, which involves the loss of a water molecule. The reaction is typically carried out at high temperature with the addition of a dehydrating agent such as DCC or DMAP. Option A (ester) is incorrect since esters are formed from carboxylic acid and alcohols. Option C (thiol) is incorrect since thiols do not participate in the reaction. Option D (ether) is incorrect since ethers are not typically formed from carboxylic acid and amines. Option E (alcohol) is incorrect since alcohols are not the typical product of this reaction.

When an Amine Reacts with a Carboxylic Acid at High