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CHM 102 Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions Objective Question
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Hydrolysis of a nitrile (R-C≡N) under acidic conditions produces:
Options
A Primary amine
B Aldehyde
C Carboxylic acid (RCOOH)
Correct Answer
D Alcohol
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Acidic hydrolysis of a nitrile gives a carboxylic acid (R-C≡N + 2H2O → RCOOH + NH3). Basic hydrolysis gives the carboxylate salt.

Hint

Nitrile to carboxylic acid.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 315 of 1999
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