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1. Write the equations showing reactions of the amine and the carboxylic acid with the acids and bases added.

2. What are the major disadvantages of using ether as a solvent?

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The expert writes the equations showing reactions of the amine and the carboxylic acid with the acids and bases added. The major disadvantages of using ether as a solvent are determined.

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Reaction of amine with acid:

R-NH2 + H+ ---> R-NH3+

Reaction of carboxylic acid with base:

R-COOH + OH- ---> R-COO- + H2O

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