MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET 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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