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Which of the following is formed when acetonitrile is hydrolysed partially with cold conc `HCI` ? .A. Acetic acidB. AcetamideC. Methyl cyanideD. Acetic anhydride

Answer» Correct Answer - B
The partial hydrolysis of alkyl cyanides with cold conc. HCl or `H_(2)SO_(4)` gives amides.
`underset("Alkylcyanides")(CH_(3)-C)-=N underset(H_(2)O // OH^(-))overset(Conc. HCl)to underset("Acetamide")(CH_(3)CONH_(2))`


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