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CH3CONH2+X+PyridineCH3CN. Here ‘X’ is

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a

Ethanolic AgCN

b

(CH3CO)2O

c

C6H5SO2Cl

d

CHCl3

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

  • Conversion of acetamide to methyl cyanide is an dehydrogenation reaction in which hydrogen from nitrogen and oxygen from carbon are removed.
  • To remove water molecules a dehydrogenating agent is required
  • Among the given reagents acetic anhydride ((CH3CO)2O) is the dehydrating agent and can be able to remove water molecule from acetamide and convert it to methyl cyanide 
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