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 $