in-the-formation-of-an-amide-from-a-carboxylic-acid-and-an-amine-which-groups-ar

Question

In the formation of an amide from a carboxylic acid and an amine, which groups are lost to form water?

Accepted Answer

OH from the carboxylic acid and H from the amine

Answer

CO_{2} from the carboxylic acid and NH_{3} from the amine

Answer

H from the carboxylic acid and OH from the amine

Answer

O from the carboxylic acid and H_{2} from the amine