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 $