Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 105

Question: Which one of the following will give a primary amine on hydrolysis [BHU 1982]

Options:

A) Nitroparaffin

B) Alkyl cyanide

C) Oxime

D) Alkyl isocyanide

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ \underset{\text{Alkyl Isocyanide}}{\mathop{RN\vec{=}C}},+2H_2O\xrightarrow{Hydrolysis}\underset{1^{o}amine}{\mathop{RNH_2}},+\underset{Formicacid}{\mathop{HCOOH}}, $