AIIMS 2002 Chemistry Amides Assertion Reason Question
Assertion : Boiling and melting points of amides are higher than corresponding acids.
Reason : It is due to strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding in their molecules.
If both the assertion and reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.
If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion.
If the assertion is true but the reason is false.
If both the assertion and reason are false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Due to the presence of -NH2 group in amides there is stronger hydrogen bonding between the amide molecules than between acid molecules.
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