Question

Consider the chemical reaction and identify the product “A”:

• A.

  

• B.

  

• C.

  

• D.

  

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Explanation for correct option:

C

1. The given reaction is acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of cyano-cyclohexane.
2. The reaction is as follows:
3. The second reaction given is the formation of cyclohexane carboxylic acid by heating the reactant “A” in an acidic medium.
4. The reaction is as follows:
5. It can be observed from both the reaction that product “A” is cyclohexane amide.

Explanation for incorrect options:

A

1. As discussed above the given reactions are acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of cyano-cyclohexane and the formation of cyclohexane carboxylic acid.
2. Hence, the product given i.e methyl nitrate cyclohexane is incorrect.

B

1. As discussed above the given reactions are acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of cyano-cyclohexane and the formation of cyclohexane carboxylic acid.
2. Hence, the product given i.e methyl nitrolic acid cyclohexane is incorrect.

D

1. As discussed above the given reactions are acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of cyano-cyclohexane and the formation of cyclohexane carboxylic acid.
2. Hence, the product given i.e methylamine cyclohexane is incorrect.

Hence option C is correct, the product “A” is cyclohexane amide.