why-is-an-acidic-environment-necessary-for-the-formation-of-an-imine-from-ammoni

Question

Why is an acidic environment necessary for the formation of an imine from ammonia and a carbonyl compound?

Accepted Answer

It protonates the oxygen of the carbonyl to make the carbon more electrophilic.

Answer

It favors the formation of enol.

Answer

It prevents the formation of water.

Answer

It increases the electron density on the carbonyl carbon.