Question

An organic compound (A) of molecular formula C₂H₅ NO on reaction with P₂O₅ gives C₂H₃N(B). (B) on hydrolysis gives (C) of formula C₂H₄O₂ (C) on reaction with LiMB₄ gives (D) formula C₂H₆O. Identify A,B,C,D and explain the reactions involved.

Answer 1

1. (A) is identified as CH₃CONH₂ acetarnide.

2. Acetamide on reaction with P₂O₅ gives methyl cyanide as (B)

3. Methyl cyanide on acid hydrolysis gives acetic acid CH₃COOH as (C)

4. Acetic acid on reaction with LiAlH₄ gives ethanol as (D)