Question: Primary amines react with esters to yield amides: RCO2R' + R''NH2 ? RCONHR'' + R'OH. Propose a mechanism for the following reaction of an ?,

Primary amines react with esters to yield amides: RCO2R' + R''NH2 ? RCONHR'' + R'OH. Propose a mechanism for the following reaction of an ?, ? un-saturated ester.

CH .CH + CH3NH2 H3C- + CH3OH CO2CH3

CH .CH + CH3NH2 H3C- + CH3OH CO2CH3

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