On Hydrolysis with dilute HCl, ethanenitrile gives acetic acid through:
Correct answer: B. Acetamide
- A. Formamide
- B. Acetamide
- C. Benzoic acid
- D. Acetaldehyde
Explanation
Option B is correct since nitriles form carboxylic acids via an amide intermediate. Option A is incorrect since hydrogen cyanide will give formamide intermediate to form methanoic acid. Option C is incorrect since benzoic acid will be formed after the formation of phenyl amide intermediate. Option D is incorrect since aldehydes are not formed as an intermediate between nitriles and carboxylic acids.
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