Question

Write the structure of the product for the reaction:
\[ \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{COOH} + \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{NH}_2 \xrightarrow{\text{H}^+} \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}_2\text{NH}_2 \]

Hint:

Reduction of carboxylic acids with amines in acidic conditions results in the formation of secondary amines, such as phenylethylamine in this case.

Answer 1

This reaction is a reduction of benzoic acid (C\(_6\)H\(_5\)COOH) with an amine (ethylamine) in the presence of an acid (\(H^+\)) to form phenylethylamine. \[ \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{COOH} + \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{NH}_2 \xrightarrow{\text{H}^+} \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}_2\text{NH}_2 \]