Which of the following can be formed when the ammonium salt derived from reaction of a carboxylic acid and an amine is heated to a sufficiently high temperature?

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When the ammonium salt derived from the reaction of a carboxylic acid and an amine is heated to a sufficiently high temperature, it undergoes a process called thermal degradation, where water is eliminated from the salt, resulting in the formation of an amide. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B is incorrect because an amino acid is formed by the reaction of an amine and a carboxylic group with the elimination of a water molecule, which is not the case here. Option C is partially correct because the identity of the salt can determine the yield of the amide, but it does not determine whether an amino acid can be formed. Option D is incorrect because a reaction does occur, resulting in the formation of an amide.

Which of the Following Can Be Formed When the Ammonium