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Which of the following is used to convert a nitrile to a carboxylic acid?Select answer from the options belowAqueous acidROHPyridinium chlorochromateLiAlH4

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Which of the following is used to convert a nitrile to a carboxylic acid?Select answer from the options belowAqueous acidROHPyridinium chlorochromateLiAlH4

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The compound used to convert a nitrile to a carboxylic acid is Aqueous acid.

Here's a step-by-step explanation:

  1. Nitriles are organic compounds that have a -C≡N functional group.

  2. When nitriles are hydrolyzed (reacted with water) in the presence of an acid, they can be converted to carboxylic acids.

  3. The reaction mechanism involves the addition of a water molecule to the nitrile under the acidic conditions, followed by a rearrangement and loss of ammonia to give the carboxylic acid.

  4. Therefore, the correct answer is Aqueous acid.

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