AIPMT PRELIMS2003Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Chemistry Nitriles MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

A and B in the following reactions are: R−C≡N → A → B

A

A = R'R'C(OH)COOH, B = NH₃

B

A = R'R'C(OH)CN, B = H₃O⁺

C

A = R'R'CH₂CN, B = NaOH

D

A = R'R'C(OH)CN, B = LiAlH₄

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The reaction involves hydrolysis of nitrile to carboxylic acid followed by conversion to amide.

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