Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 141

Question: Which one doesn’t liberate $ NH_3 $ when undergoes hydrolysis [Orissa JEE 2005]

Options:

A) Acetanilide

B) Acetonitrile

C) Acetamide

D) Phenyl isocyanide

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Isocyanides on hydrolysis forms primary amines not ammonia