Acetaldoxime reacts with phosphorus pentoxide to give :
A
methyl cyanide
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B
methyl cyanate
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C
ethyl cyanide
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is A methyl cyanide Acetaldoxime on reaction with phosphorus pentoxide gives - methyl cyanide. Phosphorus pentoxide is a dehydrating agent which means it is capable of removing water from the compound.