Hydrolysis of ethanenitrile (CH₃CN) by boiling with dilute acid gives ____.
Correct answer D. ethanoic acid
Explanation
Acid hydrolysis converts the −C≡N group into −COOH, so CH₃CN gives CH₃COOH and an ammonium salt. Alkaline hydrolysis would first give the carboxylate salt, which forms the acid on acidification.
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