Q. What is the product in the reaction $CH_{3}CONH_{2}\overset{\ \ \ \ \ NaOH_{2}/HCl\ \ \ }{\rightarrow}X\ ?$
A) $CH_{3}COOH$
B) $+$
$CH_{3}CONH_{3}Cl^{-}$
C) $CH_{3}NH_{2}$
D) $CH_{3}CHO$
Explanation
(a)
Amides, on treating with $HNO_{2}$, give acids.
$CH_{3}CONH_{2}\underset{(HNO_{2})}{\overset{{NaNO}_{2}/HCl\ \ \ \ }{\rightarrow}}\ CH_{3}COOH + N_{2} + H_{2}O$
acetic acid
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