Organic Chemistry Reaction Question

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Start date Oct 29, 2017
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In summary, organic chemistry is the study of carbon-based compounds and their reactions. Common types of organic reactions include addition, elimination, substitution, and rearrangement reactions. To predict reaction products, one must understand functional groups, reaction mechanisms, and conditions. Factors such as temperature, concentration, catalysts, and steric hindrance can influence reaction rates. To balance an organic reaction equation, the number of each type of atom must be equal on both sides by using coefficients and adjusting the number of atoms within a molecule.

Oct 29, 2017

IntegralDerivative

Homework Statement

What product(s) does this reaction produce: Acetone + diethylamine

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The Attempt at a Solution

That is what I got, but the answer is N,N-dimethylethanamide. Can someone please explain why?

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Oct 30, 2017

DoItForYourself

Hi!

How have you reached the above reaction? Did you use a specific mechanism?

1. What is organic chemistry?

Organic chemistry is a branch of chemistry that focuses on the study of carbon-based compounds and their reactions.

2. What are some common types of organic reactions?

Some common types of organic reactions include addition, elimination, substitution, and rearrangement reactions.

3. How do I predict the products of an organic reaction?

To predict the products of an organic reaction, you need to understand the functional groups present in the reactants and their reactivity. You can also use reaction mechanisms and knowledge of reaction conditions to make predictions.

4. What are some factors that can influence the rate of an organic reaction?

The rate of an organic reaction can be influenced by factors such as temperature, concentration of reactants, presence of a catalyst, and steric hindrance.

5. How can I balance an organic reaction equation?

To balance an organic reaction equation, you need to ensure that the number of each type of atom is the same on both sides of the equation. You can use coefficients to balance the number of molecules, and you may need to adjust the number of atoms within a molecule by adding or subtracting functional groups.