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Esters and amides are derivatives of carboxylic acids. Amines are alkylated derivatives of ammonia: carboxylic acid= R-COOH

ester= R-COOR

amide=R-CONH2

amine= R-NHR

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Q: What is difference between a carboxylic acid an ester and an amine?
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