Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 79

Question: The alkyl cyanides when hydrolysed to the corresponding acid, the gas evolved is

Options:

A) $ N_2 $

B) $ O_2 $

C) $ NH_3 $

D) $ CO_2 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ R-C\equiv N+2H_2O\xrightarrow{Hydrolysis}R-COOH+NH_3 $