WHEN SIMPLY
benzoic acid is treated with NH3 and heat
product formed is:: benzamideie i.e Ar CONH2
but when COOH-Ar-COOH , -COOH ARE ADJACENT then if this compound is reacted with NH3 AND heat
then what is product??
When COOH groups are present adjacent on a benzene ring, then with NH3 it will give Pththamide having formula