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 $