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Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Acidic hydrolysis of acetamide gives

A

Acetaldehyde

B

Acetic acid

C

Methyl amine

D

Formic acid

Answer

Acetic acid

Explanation

Solution

CH3CONH2+HOH−>[H+]CH3COOH+NH3 {CH_3CONH_2 + HOH ->[H^+] CH_3COOH +NH_3}