MHT CET2019Evening ShiftChemistryAminesActual
Which among the following compounds is obtained when ethane nitrile is acid hydrolysed?
Options
- AFormic acid
- BAcetamide
- CFormamide
- DAcetic acid
Correct answer
D. Acetic acid
Step-by-step solution
Acetic acid is obtained when ethanenitrile is acid hydrolysed. The equation for the reaction can be written as: C H 3 C N E t h a n e n i t r i l e + 2 H 2 O → H + C H 3 C O O H A c e t i c a c i d + N H 4 C l