Chapter 16, Problem 46P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the involvement of only one nitrogen, out of the three available, in semicarbazone formation, is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Semicarbazide is an ammonia derivative. It contains an amide functionality bonded by its carbonyl to a hydrazinyl moiety.

Semicarbazone is formed when the condensation reaction between the primary amino group of semicarbazide with the carbonyl group, results in a carbon–nitrogen double bond.