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Imides are chemical compounds characterized by the presence of an imido group (=NH) derived from ammonia, where two hydrogen atoms are replaced by a metal or acid groups. They are related to amides but are more acidic due to the -NH group losing a hydrogen atom.12

Imidic acids are a related class of organic acids containing an imido group, with the general formula RC(=NH)OH, though they are primarily known through their derivatives like esters or acid chlorides. The prefix "imid-" or "imido-" is used in chemical nomenclature to denote compounds containing the =NH group, distinguishing them from "imin-". Imidazole is a related heterocyclic compound with a ring structure of three carbons and two nonadjacent nitrogens.345

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