Chapter 23, Problem 68PS

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The balanced chemical equation for the reaction of an acid and an amine to form acetaminophen should be written.

Concept introduction:

Amide: One $-N{H}_2$, $-NHR\text{'}$ or $-NR{\text{'}}_2$ group is attached to the carbonyl carbon atom of the compound. It is represented as $RCONR{\text{'}}_2$.

Amide Formation: Amide is formed when a carboxylic acid reacts with an amine or ammonia.

Here, the $-OH$ group is attached to the carbonyl carbon atom of the carboxylic acid is being replaced by $-N{H}_2$, $-NHR\text{'}$ or $-NR{\text{'}}_2$ group in the an amine or ammonia forming amide and water.

 Chemical equation is the representation of a chemical reaction, in which the reactants and products of the reactions are represented left and right side of an arrow respectively by using their respective chemical formulas.

 Balanced chemical equation of a reaction is written according to law of conservation of mass.