MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic ChemistryCarboxylic Acids and DerivativesPreparation of Carboxylic Acid

Acetic acid is obtained when

A.Methyl alcohol is oxidised with potassium

B.Formaldehyde is oxidised with potassium

C.Acetonitrile is hydrolysed with a dilute mineral✓ Correct

D.Glycerol is heated with sulphuric acid.

Explanation

When nitriles are treated with a dilute mineral acid then the nitrile group is converted into carboxylic acid. The reaction is given below: dil. acid 3 3 CH CN CH COOH ->

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