The following statements refer to the differences and similarities between an amide and an amine.Which statement is FALSE?
A) An amide has a carbonyl next to the nitrogen, and an amine does not.
B) An amide forms an ion, whereas an amine does not.
C) Both an amide and an amine contain a nitrogen.
D) Amides and amines have different chemical properties.
E) The nitrogen in both amines and amides can be attached to one, two, or three carbons.

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Amides and amines both can form ions. Amines can form ammonium ions by accepting a proton, and amides can also form ions under certain conditions, although they are less basic than amines. The statement that an amide forms an ion whereas an amine does not is false.

The Following Statements Refer to the Differences and Similarities Between