Q. In the reaction, $R - X\overset{\ \ \ Alcoholic\ KCN\ \ \ }{\rightarrow}A\overset{\ \ Dilute\ HCl\ \ }{\rightarrow}B$ The product B is
A) Alkyl chloride
B) Aldehyde
C) Carboxylic acid
D) Ketone
Explanation
(c)
$R - X\underset{KCN}{\overset{\ \ Alcoholic\ \ \ }{\rightarrow}}R - CN\overset{\ \ Dil\ HCl\ \ }{\rightarrow}R - COOH$
alkyl cyanide carboxylic acid
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