Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 135

Question: Hydrolysis of acetonitrile in acidic medium produces [CPMT 2003; RPMT 2003]

Options:

A) $ CH_3CH_2OH $

B) $ CH_3COOH $

C) $ CH_3NC $

D) $ CH_3COOCH_3 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ CH_3CN+2H_2O\xrightarrow{HCl}CH_3COOH+NH_3 $