destroyer ochem 4

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I don't understand destroyers explanation of why the Nitrogen farthest away attacks the carbonyl. My exam is in 21 hours. HELP!
 
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this is just immine mechanism.

Reacting aldehyde with primary amine. the N farthest away in this case is most basic, it's farther away from the carbonyl.
 
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Got it. I didn't realize that this molecule was an amide and the nitrogen farthest away is most basic, thus most likely to give up electrons. SIlly me. 👍
 
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