CUET Preparation Today
Methyl nitrile is hydrolyzed to carboxylic acid in the presence of \(H_3O^+\) as catalyst. An intermediate compound \([A]\) is formed during this reaction.
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The intermediate compound [A] is: |
Methyl isocyanide Ethyl amine Ethanamide Methanamide |
Ethanamide |
The correct answer is option 3. Ethanamide. The reaction will be as follows:
Let us look at the mechanism of the reaction:
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