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How is the conversion of acetonitrile to acetic acid effected ? |
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Answer» Solution :Acetonitrile `(CH_(3)CN)` is hydrolysed with AQUEOUS acid or alkali to get acetic acid. `UNDERSET("Acetonitrile")underset((or))underset("METHYL CYANIDE")(CH_(3)-C-=N+H_(2)O)tounderset("Acetamide")(CH_(3)-underset(O)underset(||)(C)-NH_(2))overset(H_(2)O)tounderset("Acetic acid")(CH_(3)COOH)+NH_(3)` |
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