Methyl cyanide, on boiling with mineral acids yield:
Correct answer: C. Formic acid
- A. Acetic acid
- B. Propanoic acid
- C. Formic acid
- D. Butanoic acid
Explanation
The other options (a, b, and d) do not directly result from the hydrolysis of methyl cyanide. The hydrolysis of methyl cyanide can yield formic acid(HCOOH).The hydrolysis adds a hydroxyl group (OH) to the methyl cyanide molecule, resulting in the formation of formic acid and the release of hydrogen cyanide (HCN).The equation is given below: CH3CN + 2H2O → HCOOH + HCN
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