MCQ
Hydrolysis of alkyl isocyanide yields:
  • Primary amine
  • B
    Tert. amine
  • C
    Alcohol
  • D
    Aldehyde

Answer

Correct option: A.
Primary amine
a
Hydrolysis of alkyl isocyanide yields primary amine. This hydrolysis is carried in the presence of dilute mineral acid $\left( H _2 SO _4\right.$ or $\left.HCl \right)$. Alkali is not used for this purpose.

$CH _3 N = C +2 H _2 O \rightarrow H ^{+} CH _3- NH _2+ HCOOH$

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