Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 152

Question: $ R-NH-COH\underset{pyridine}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{POCl_3}}}, $ product In the given reaction what will be the product [BHU 2005]

Options:

A) R ? N = C = O

B) $ R-\overset{+}{\mathop{N}},\equiv {{C}^{-}} $

C) $ R-C\equiv N $

D) None of these.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

N-alkyl form amides when dehydrated with POCl3 in presence of pyridine give isocyanides.