Hydrolysis of an amide under basic conditions produces
A)a carboxylic acid and amine.
B)a carboxylate salt and amine salt.
C)a carboxylic acid and amine salt.
D)a carboxylate salt and amine.

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Under basic conditions, the hydrolysis of an amide results in the formation of a carboxylate salt and an amine. The base deprotonates the carboxylic acid formed, resulting in the carboxylate salt.

Hydrolysis of an Amide Under Basic Conditions Produces