JAMB Chemistry 2025 Objective — Question 27

Question 27 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Acid hydrolysis of nitriles yields

A. Alkanes
B. Aldehydes
C. Carboxylic acidsCorrect
D. Alcohols

Explanation

Nitriles (R–C≡N) undergo acid hydrolysis under reflux: R–CN + H₂O → RCOOH. The –C≡N group converts to –COOH (carboxylic acid).

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