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By which of the following methods can CH3CONH2 be converted to CH3CN?
Options
A Oxidize with Na2Cr2O7/H+
B Heat with concentrated sulfuric acid
C Heat to 200°C
D Warm with P2O5
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Acetamide (CH3CONH2) is dehydrated by warming with P2O5 (phosphorus pentoxide) to give acetonitrile (CH3CN).

Hint

Which dehydrating agent converts amides to nitriles?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1444 of 1999
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