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What is the intermediate compound formed during the hydrolysis of...
What is the intermediate compound formed during the hydrolysis of nitriles to carboxylic acids?
Options
- AKetones
- BAldehydes
- CAmides
- DAlcohols
Correct answer
C. Amides
Step-by-step solution
Nitriles are initially hydrolyzed to form amides as intermediates before further hydrolysis to carboxylic acids.