Final product of hydrolysis of nitrile yields;
Correct answer: D. Carboxylic acid
- A. Ketone
- B. Aldehyde
- C. Alcohol
- D. Carboxylic acid
Explanation
Hydrolysis of a nitrile involves the reaction of a nitrile functional group (RCN) with water (H2O) in the presence of an acid or base catalyst. This reaction results in the cleavage of the carbon-nitrogen triple bond in the nitrile group, and the nitrile is converted into a carboxylic acid functional group (RCOOH). The process usually includes an intermediate formation of an amide (RCNH2), which is further hydrolyzed to yield the carboxylic acid.
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Carboxylic acids are named and studied through the combined effects of the carbonyl and hydroxyl groups, their preparation, acidity and hydrogen bonding. Reactions include neutralisation, esterification, reduction and conversion into acid chlorides, anhydrides, esters and amides, with emphasis on how these derivatives interconvert.
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