Asked by MARIELLE DIEGO on Sep 24, 2024
Verified
Cyclic amides are called ________.
A) lactones
B) lactams
C) aminals
D) animals
E) imines
Cyclic Amides
Compounds characterized by a ring structure in which one or more of the atoms in the ring is part of an amide group.
Lactams
Cyclic amides formed from the reaction between an amino group and a carboxylic acid group within the same molecule.
- Distinguish and label cyclic amides (lactams) and cyclic esters (lactones).
Verified Answer
PW
Paris Whyte5 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Cyclic amides are commonly referred to as lactams. Lactones are cyclic esters, aminals are a type of imine, and animals refers to multicellular organisms.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish and label cyclic amides (lactams) and cyclic esters (lactones).