What are the products of a condensation reaction between a primary amine and a carboxylic acid?
A)water and an amide
B)water and an ester
C)ammonia and an amide
D)ammonia and an ester
E)an ammonium cation and a carboxylate anion

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A condensation reaction between a primary amine and a carboxylic acid results in the formation of an amide and water. The amine group (-NH2) of the primary amine and the carboxyl group (-COOH) of the carboxylic acid react to form an amide bond (-CONH-) while releasing a molecule of water.

What Are the Products of a Condensation Reaction Between a Primary