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In the given reaction what is $\mathrm{X}$ ?

ChemistryAminesTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2023 (13 May Shift 1)
Options:
  • A Isonitrile
  • B Nitrile
  • C Nitrite
  • D Oxime
Solution:
2785 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Nitrile
$$
\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{CN} \xrightarrow{\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{O}^{+}} \mathrm{R}-\mathrm{COOH}
$$

Nitrile
$$
\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{CN} \xrightarrow[\text { (ii) } \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}]{\text { (i) } \mathrm{LiAl} \mathrm{H}_4} \mathrm{R}-\mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{NH}_2
$$

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