Solved: The reaction of a nitrile with an alcohol in the presence of a strong acid forms
Chapter 15, Problem 82(choose chapter or problem)
The reaction of a nitrile with an alcohol in the presence of a strong acid forms an N-substituted amide. This reaction, known as the Ritter reaction, doesnot work with primary alcohols a. Propose a mechanism for the Ritter reaction.b. Why does the Ritter reaction not work with primary alcohols?c. How does the Ritter reaction differ from the acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of a nitrile to form an amide?
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