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Which compound is an amide?
A
CH3COOCH3
B
CH3CONH2
C
CH3NH2
D
CH2(NH2)COOH
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Acetamide (or acetic acid amide or ethanamide), CH3CONH2, the amide of acetic acid, is a white crystalline solid in pure form.

Detailed explanation-2: -Acetamide is an organic compound with the formula CH3CONH2.

Detailed explanation-3: -The functional group is the secondary amide.

Detailed explanation-4: -So, CH3CONH2 is an amide rather than an amine.

Detailed explanation-5: -Acetamide is also called Acetic acid amide, or Ethanamide or Acetimidic acid. It is derived from acetic acid and is the simplest amide.

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