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Question

β-lactam is a simple cyclic amide found in several antibiotics, such as penicillin. Draw the structure of the major product obtained from acid hydrolysis of the following β-lactam.

Structure of a β-lactam cyclic amide, a precursor to penicillin.

Accepted Answer

Structure of the major product from acid hydrolysis of a β-lactam, showing an amine and carboxylic acid.

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Structure of a hydrolyzed β-lactam with an amine and hydroxyl group, indicating acid hydrolysis.

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Structure of a hydrolyzed β-lactam with two hydroxyl groups and an amine, showing acid hydrolysis.

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