Are amide solutions basic in water?

Question

Are amide solutions basic in water?

Answer 1

Hey Denise!! HAHA you're trying to figure this out too. I think the answer is E...but I'm not sure because it's not specifically mentioned that C=O and C-N both involve resonance. On page 505, it says "Because of the attraction of the carbonyl group for the lone pair of nitrogen electrons, the structure of the C-N bond of an amide is a resonance hybrid." So I guess C-N for sure, but nothing specific about C=O. For me it's just down to "C" and "E". And I really do think it is "E".

Answer 2

its v.important question.amides are considered weak bases theoretically.when we r working on paper,they are considered basic in nature.but remember,just theoretically.their solutions,practically,are neutral to pH and litmus paper

Answer 3

No

it's weak acid

R-CO-NH2 + H2O = { R-CO-NH(-) <--> R-CO(-)=NH }  + H3O+