HARDMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic ChemistryCarboxylic Acids and DerivativesAchiever Section

Ethyl isocyanide on hydrolysis in acidic medium generates

A.ethylamine salt and methanoic acid✓ Correct

B.propanoic acid and ammonium salt

C.ethanoic acid and ammonium salt

D.methylamine salt and ethanoic acid

Explanation

Ethylamine and methanoic acid is generated when Ethyl isocyanide is hydrolyzed in acidic medium. H 2 5 2 2 5 2 C H NC H O HCOOH C H NH → Thus, the correct option is (a) ethylamine salt and methanoic acid.

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