Identify Z in the following sequence of reaction. `CH_(3) COOH overset(NH_(3)) to X overset(Delta)toYoverset(P_(2)O_(5)) toZ`

Options

A. `CH_(4)`
B. `CH_(3)CHO`
C. `CH_(3)CN`
D. `CH_(3)COO^(-)NH_(4)^(+)`

Answer

C

Explanation

`CH_(3)COOH overset(NH_(3)) to CH_(3) underset(X) (COONH_(4)) overset(Delta) underset(-H_(2)O)to underset((Y)) (CH_(3)NH_(2)) overset(P_(2)O_(5)) underset(-H_(2)O)to underset("Methyl cyanide") underset((Z)) (CH_(3)CN)`