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Which of the following is used to convert a nitrile to a carboxylic acid?Select answer from the options belowROHAqueous acidLiAlH4Pyridinium chlorochromate

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Which of the following is used to convert a nitrile to a carboxylic acid?Select answer from the options belowROHAqueous acidLiAlH4Pyridinium chlorochromate

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Solution

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 contain a cyano functional

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