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CH3CN + HCI⟶ A + B (in the presence of water)In the above reaction,A and B are:

Correct answer: D. Acetic acid and ammonium chloride

  • A. Acetic acid and acid amide
  • B. Acetic acid and methyl chloride
  • C. Acetic acid and ammonia
  • D. Acetic acid and ammonium chloride

Explanation

From Alkanenitriles: Compounds having a cyanide (-C≡N) group are called nitriles.Hydrolysis of an alkanenitrile on boiling with mineral acids or alkalis yields corresponding carboxylic acid.So this reaction gives carboxylic acid as main product and ammonium chloride as a side product.

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