Carboxylic Acids Question 78

Question: Name the end product in the following series of reactions $ CH_3COOH\xrightarrow{NH_3}A\underset{P_2O_5}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{\Delta }}}B $

[DPMT 1984]

Options:

A) $ CH_4 $

B) $ CH_3OH $

C) Acetonitrile

D) Ammonium acetate

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ CH_3COOH\xrightarrow{NH_3}CH_3CONH_2\underset{P_2O_5}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{\Delta }}}CH_3-C\equiv N $