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Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Methyl cyanide can be converted into acetic acid by one of the following reaction :

A

reduction

B

hydrolysis

C

electrolysis

D

decarboxylation

Answer

hydrolysis

Explanation

Solution

CH3CN {CH_3CN} can be converted into acetic acid by hydrolysis. CH2CN−>[H+/H2O]CH3COOH {CH_2CN ->[H^{+}/H_2O] CH_3COOH}