JEE Main Chemistry question

Which of the following will give a primary amine on hydrolysis?

(A)Nitroparaffin
(B)Alkyl cyanide
(C)Oxime
(D)Alkyl isocyanateCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Hydrolysis of an alkyl isocyanate () adds water across the cumulated double bonds, giving a primary amine and carbonic acid (which decomposes to ): H_2ORNH_2$ +

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