Question

In the given reaction what is the X?

\[\begin{array}{cc}
\ce{O}\phantom{.......................}\\
||\phantom{.......................}\\
\phantom{}\ce{R - C - OH <-[H3O] Χ ->[H] RCH2NH2}
\end{array}\]

Options

• Isonituile

• Nitrite

• Nitrite

• Oxime

Answer 1

Nitrite

Explanation:

Nitrides of reduction give amine, which when hydrolyzed gives carboxylic acid.