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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

Which acid derivatives on hydrolysis will give a brown precipitate with Nessler's reagent?

Answer: (C)

Solution

Only the amide liberates ammonia directly on hydrolysis; Nessler's reagent (a test specific for ammonia/ammonium) gives a brown

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