MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic 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 ->