Question

When a nitrile is treated with a base what is the organic compound?

A. ester
B. aldehyde
C. ketone
D. carboxylate ion

Answer 1

D. Carboxylate ion

Step-by-step explanation:

The nitriles are hydrolyzed wiyh aqueous soda, under heating, to form carboxilates and ammonia:

H3C-C≡CN + NaOH(aq) → H3C-C=OONa+ + NH3