Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 116

Question: In presence of acid, hydrolysis of methyl cyanide gives [MP PET/PMT 1998]

Options:

A) Acetic acid

B) Methylamine

C) Methyl alcohol

D) Formic acid

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ CH_3CN\xrightarrow{H_2O/{{H}^{+}}}CH_3COOH+NH_3 $