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MDCAT Chemistry QUESTION #7810
Question 1

Acetic acid can be prepared by hydrolysis of:

  • Ethanol
  • Ethene
  • Methanoic acid
  • Methyl cyanide✔️
Correct Answer Explanation

Hydrolysis of methyl cyanide (acetonitrile, CH₃CN) yields acetic acid: \(\mathrm{CH_3CN + 2H_2O \rightarrow CH_3COOH + NH_3}\).