JEE Main 2025 Chemistry question
A toxic compound "A" when reacted with NaCN in aqueous acidic medium yields an edible cooking component and food preservative "B". "B" is converted to "C" by diborane and can be used as an additive to petrol to reduce emission. "C" upon reaction with oleum at 140°C yields an inhalable anesthetic "D". Identify "A", "B", "C" and "D", respectively.
Answer: (3)
Solution
A = Methanol → CH3-CN → hydrolysis → B = Acetic acid → reduction with
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