NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryAminesPractice
Ethyl isocyanide on hydrolysis in acidic medium generates
Options
- APropanoic acid and ammonium salt
- BEthanoic acid and ammonium salt
- CMethylamine salt and ethanoic acid
- DEthylamine and methanoic acid
Correct answer
D. Ethylamine and methanoic acid
Step-by-step solution
Ethyl isocyanide on hydrolysis form primary amines. CH 3 CH 2 NC + H 2 O → H + CH 3 CH 2 NH 2 + HCOOH