What is the product formed when hydrochloric acid is added to paractetamol?
paracetamol + hcl -> ???
paracetamol + hcl -> ???
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paracetamol + HCl ---> paracetamol hydrochloride
The amine of the parent paracetamol becomes protonated (+ charge) and the Cl- balances the charge.
So, essentially, you have just made the HCl salt of the parent amide.
The amine of the parent paracetamol becomes protonated (+ charge) and the Cl- balances the charge.
So, essentially, you have just made the HCl salt of the parent amide.