Question

The end product $B$ in the sequence of reactions
$R-X\stackrel{C{N}^{-}}{\to }A\stackrel{NaOH}{\to }B$

• A. An alkane
• B. A carboxylic acid
• C. Sodium salt of carboxylic acid
• D. A ketone

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$R-X\stackrel{KCN}{\to }R-CN\underset{H_{2}O}{\overset{NaOH}{\to }}R-COONa+N{H}_3$