Question

An isocyanide on hydrolysis gives

• A. An amide
• B. A carboxylic acid and ammonia
• C. A N-substituted amide
• D. A 1^o-amine and formic acid

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

A 1^o-amine and formic acid

Answer 2

$R - NC + 2H_{2}O \rightarrow RNH_{2} + HCOOH$.