Properties
CH3COONH4 is hygroscopic. It decomposes easily at elevated temperatures into acetamide.
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- CH3COONH4 → CH3C(O)NH2 + H2O
In this reaction, a salt is converted to two molecular species, which is a relatively uncommon conversion at mild temperatures.
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