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Amide/Bromide salt Hard Chemistry Question!!

Can someone please explain to me the answer of part e)ii) of this question.

The question and answer are attached in the link.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7mr5qpg6n15a135/Chem%20Oly2009Q4eii.docx?dl=0

Thank you!! :smile:
Reply 1
the lone pair on the N forms the N to C double bond then the pi pair in the C to O double bond moves onto the O then the O minus acts as a nucleophile displacing the Br
Reply 2
Original post by GDN
the lone pair on the N forms the N to C double bond then the pi pair in the C to O double bond moves onto the O then the O minus acts as a nucleophile displacing the Br


Thanks for the reply!!

Ahh! Thank you, this makes so much more sense now!

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Reply 3
Original post by champion1
Thanks for the reply!!

Ahh! Thank you, this makes so much more sense now!

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you're welcome

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