Question: Succinic anhydride yields the cyclic imide succinimide when heated with ammonium chloride at 200 ?C. Propose a mechanism for this reaction. Why do you suppose

Succinic anhydride yields the cyclic imide succinimide when heated with ammonium chloride at 200 ?C. Propose a mechanism for this reaction. Why do you suppose such a high reaction temperature is required?

NH,CI HCI N-H H20 200 "C

NH,CI HCI N-H H20 200 "C

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