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A carboxylic acid is best converted to its amide by reaction with:

a. NaNH2 in liquid ammonia
b. Aqueous ammonia, 25 degrees Celcius
c. SOCl2, followed by excess aqueous ammonia
d. CH3OH, followed by reaction with NH2OH

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