7.9.4 Amides

Formation from acyl chlorides and dehydration of ammonium salts of carboxylic acids.

Reference to the effect of hydrogen bonding on the boiling point and solubility in water.

Acid and base catalysed hydrolysis.

Dehydration of amides by P₄O₁₀.

Formation of a polyamide e.g. nylon-6,6.