Amide group vs. Amino group

[JNew]

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Is a molecule with an amide group substituent also considered to have an amino group?

 

[orgohacks]

Is a molecule with an amide group substituent also considered to have an amino group?

I'd say they're different beasts.

You can't protonate an amide the way you can protonate an amine. Amides are a lot more likely to to hydrogen bonding than amines. Those are two key differences. hope this helps - James

 

[JNew]

Got it, thanks!