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 $