Q. The main product obtained in the reaction of acetamide and $HNO_{2}$ is
A) $CH_{3}CN$
B) $CH_{3}NC$
C) $CH_{3}NH_{2}$
D) $CH_{3}COOH$
Explanation
(d)
Acetamide reacts with $HNO_{2}$ to give acetic acid and nitrogen gas
$CH_{3}{CONH}_{2} + {HNO}_{2} \rightarrow {CH}_{3}COOH + H_{2}O + N_{2}$
acetamide
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.