AIIMS2002Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIIMS 2002 Chemistry Amides Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Assertion : Boiling and melting points of amides are higher than corresponding acids.
Reason : It is due to strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding in their molecules.
A
If both the assertion and reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.
B
If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion.
C
If the assertion is true but the reason is false.
D
If both the assertion and reason are false.
Correct Answer
Option A
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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