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Question

In a reaction between an amine and an aldehyde or ketone, the amine acts as a ____.

Answer

In a reaction between an amine and an aldehyde or ketone, the amine acts as a nucleophile.
In a reaction between an amine and an aldehyde or ketone, the amine acts as a nucleophile.
Note: Enamines are more stable than enols, though, as nitrogen is less electronegative and less electron withdrawing than oxygen.

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