Question

Select the correct statements(s).

• A. $LiAlH_4$ reduces methyl cyanide to methyl amine
• B. Alkane nitrile has electrophilic as well as nucleophilic centres
• C. saponification is a reversible reaction
• D. Alkaline hydrolysis of methane nitrile forms methanoic acids

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

(a) $\underset{\text{methyl cyanide}}{CH_3CN} \ce{->[LiAlH_4]} \underset{\text{ethyl cyanide}}{CH_3CH_2NH_2}$

(c) Saponification is an irreversible reaction.
(d) $HCN \ce{->[OH^-]} HCOOH$