The end product B in the sequence of reactions
is:
An alkene
A carboxylic Acid
Sodium Salt of Carboxylic Acid
A ketone
As we learnt in
Hydrolysis of nitriles (cyanides) -
Nitriles on heating with acid or base yield carboxylic acid via amides as intermediate.
- wherein
Option 1)
An alkene
Incorrect
Option 2)
A carboxylic Acid
Incorrect
Option 3)
Sodium Salt of Carboxylic Acid
correct
Option 4)
A ketone
Incorrect