Question

Borax on treatment with NaOH and H2O2 forms X. The compound X on reaction with PhCN at 60 °C in methanol-water mixture gives Y as the major product. X and Y, respectively, are

• A. NaB(O)(OH)2.nH2O and PhCONH2
• B. NaB(O)(OH)2.nH2O and PhCOOH
• C. Na2B2(O2)2(OH)4.nH2O and PhCONH2
• D. Na2B2(O)2(OH)4.nH2O and PhCOOH

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Na2B2(O2)2(OH)4.nH2O and PhCONH2

Answer 2

The correct option is (C) : Na2B2(O2)2(OH)4.nH2O and PhCONH2.