NEET Chemistry · Amines

Ethanamide (CH3CONH2): structure and reactions

Study its functional group, hybridisation, geometry, NCERT chemistry, and high-yield conversions.

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Structure of Ethanamide

Functional group
Amide (-CONH2)
Chapter
Amines
Hybridisation
The carbonyl carbon and amide nitrogen are approximately sp2
Geometry
The amide group is planar due to resonance

NCERT core

Hofmann bromamide degradation converts an amide into a primary amine containing one carbon less.

NEET exam focus

For NEET, learn the NCERT statement, reagent, condition, reaction type, and direct product associated with Ethanamide.

Reactions involving Ethanamide

NH3 →
Ethanamide

Amide formation · Form ammonium salt, then heat

EthanamideCH3CONH2
Br2 / KOH →
Methylamine

Hofmann bromamide degradation · Warm

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