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Title: reaction in forming an amide
Post by: jenny on September 23, 2004, 04:41:49 PM

In making acetaminophen, the amino group attacks the acetic anhydride, not the hydroxyl group. Why?  Is it that the amino group is more electronegative? Please answer asap. Thanks!  :(

Title: Re:reaction in forming an amide
Post by: Mitch on September 23, 2004, 11:57:02 PM

It it more nucleophillic

Title: Re:reaction in forming an amide
Post by: jenny on September 24, 2004, 02:33:48 PM

Thank you. Organic chem. is so confusing to me, I am glad I found this website, it's awesome.