Question

Identify compound 'B' in following series of reactions?

\[\ce{Acetonitrile ->[Na/alcohol] A ->[NaNO2/dil.HCI] B}\]

Options

• Ethyl amine

• Nitroethane

• Ethyl alcohol

• Ethyl chloride

Answer 1

Ethyl alcohol

Explanation:

In the given reaction, acetonitrile (CH₃CN) on reaction with Na/alcohol forms ethyl amine [A] (CH3CH₂NH₂). Which on further reaction with NaNO₂/dil. HCI followed by hydrolysis gives ethyl alcohol [B].