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The major product of the following chemical reaction is :

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Options:
  • A CH3CH2CHO
  • B CH3CH2CH2OH
  • C CH3CH2CH3
  • D CH3CH2CO2O
Solution:
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The correct answer is: CH3CH2CHO

Nitrile group is converted to carboxyl group when heated in acidic medium. Final product of reaction is propanaldehyde. The steps of the reaction are shown above.

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