Question
From analysis and molecular weight determination, the molecular formula of (A) is C3H7NO. The compound gave following reactions.
(i) On hydrolysis it gives an amine (B) and a carboxylic acid (C)
(ii) Amine (B) reacts with benzene sulphonyl chloride and gives a product which is insoluble in aqueous sodium hydroxide solution.
(iii) Acid (C) on reaction with Tollen's reagent gives a silver mirror what are A, B and C.
Explain the reactions.