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On heating acetamide in presence of $\mathrm{P}_2 \mathrm{O}_5$, which of the following is formed?
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Options:
  • A Ammonium acetate
  • B Acetonitrile
  • C $\mathrm{NH}_3$
  • D Methylamines
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Acetonitrile
Explanation: On heating acetamide in presence of $\mathrm{P}_2 \mathrm{O}_5$, acetonitrile is formed.

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