Organic Chemistry
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Chapter 18.8, Problem AQ
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The way by which the given enzyme catalyzes the amide hydrolysis has to be chosen from the given options.
Concept introduction:
The normal reaction of an amide with water does not give good yield of product. As amides are least reactive to carboxylic acid derivatives so to increase the reactivity of amides a mineral acid or catalyst is added.
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