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Which reagent can distinguish between pentanoic acid and pentanamide ?

A

Cold dil. `NaOH`

B

Cold dil. `NaHCO_(3)`

C

Cold conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)`

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(a): Amides are hydrol ysed by dinupe `NaOH` to give `NH_(3)`.
(b): `(NaCHO_(3)` reacts with acidic to give `CO_(2)(g)`
( c): Amides are also hydro lysed in acidic conditions.
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