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What type of reaction occurs between amines and carboxylic acids at room temperature?

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Answer:

Acid-base equilibrium.

Step-by-step explanation:

At low temperatures the amines react with carboxylic acids as bases and not as nucleophiles. This acid-base reaction is disadvantageous on heating, with the nucleophilic attack that will form the amide prevailing under these conditions.

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