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Which one of the following functional groups undergoes hydrolysis with alkali to yield an acid group?
ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2004
Options:
  • A $-\mathrm{CN}$
  • B $-\mathrm{CHO}$
  • C $-\mathrm{COCH}_3$
  • D $-\mathrm{Br}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $-\mathrm{CN}$
Cyanides are hydrolysed either by alkali or acid to give carboxylic acid.

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