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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