Carboxylic Acids Question 13

Question: The end product B in the sequence of reactions $ R-X\xrightarrow{C{N^{-}}}A\xrightarrow{NaOH}B $ is

[CPMT 1985]

Options:

A) An alkane

B) A carboxylic acid

C) Sodium salt of carboxylic acid

D) A ketone

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ R-X\xrightarrow{KCN}R-CN\underset{H_2O}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{NaOH}}} $

$ R-COONa+NH_3 $