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Answer the following in one sentence. Write reaction showing conversion of ethanenitrile into ethanol.

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Answer the following in one sentence.

Write reaction showing conversion of ethanenitrile into ethanol.

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\[\begin{array}{cc}
\phantom{......................}\ce{O}\\
\phantom{......................}||\\
\ce{\underset{ethanenitrile}{CH3 - CN} + 2H2O + HCl ->[\Delta] \underset{Ethanoic acid}{CH3 - C - OH} + NH4Cl}
\end{array}\]

\[\ce{\underset{Ethanoic acid}{CH3 - COOH} ->[(i) LiAlH4, ether][(ii) H3O^+] \underset{ethanol}{CH3 - CH2 - OH}}\]

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Chapter 12: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic acids - Exercises [Page 280]

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Balbharati Chemistry [English] Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 12 Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic acids
Exercises | Q 2.03 | Page 280

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