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MHT CET · Chemistry · Amines

Which among the following compounds is obtained when ethane nitrile is acid hydrolysed?

  1. A Formic acid
  2. B Acetamide
  3. C Formamide
  4. D Acetic acid
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(D) Acetic acid

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Acetic acid is obtained when ethanenitrile is acid hydrolysed. The equation for the reaction can be written as:
CH3CNEthane nitrile+2H2OH+CH3COOHAcetic acid+NH4Cl