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In the given reaction RCN underset((ii...

In the given reaction
`RCN underset((ii)H_2O //H^+)overset((i)RMgX)rarr(X)`, (X) will be

A

Aldehyde

B

Ketone

C

Tertiary alcohol

D

Secondary alcohol

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To solve the given reaction step by step, we will analyze the reaction involving an alkyl cyanide (RCN) and a Grignard reagent (RMgX), followed by hydrolysis. ### Step 1: Identify the Reactants The reactants in the reaction are: - Alkyl cyanide (RCN) - Grignard reagent (RMgX) ### Step 2: Reaction of Alkyl Cyanide with Grignard Reagent When the Grignard reagent (RMgX) reacts with the alkyl cyanide (RCN), the nucleophilic alkyl group (R-) from the Grignard reagent attacks the carbon atom of the cyanide group (C≡N). This leads to the formation of an intermediate compound. **Intermediate Formation:** - The carbon atom of the cyanide group becomes bonded to the alkyl group (R), and the nitrogen atom carries a negative charge, resulting in the formation of an imine-like structure (R-C(=N)-MgX). ### Step 3: Hydrolysis of the Intermediate The next step involves hydrolysis of the formed intermediate. When the intermediate is treated with water (H2O) in the presence of an acid (H+), the imine undergoes hydrolysis. **Hydrolysis Process:** - The imine structure reacts with water, breaking the C=N bond and forming a carbonyl compound (ketone) and releasing the nitrogen as ammonium ion (NH4+). ### Step 4: Final Product The final product after hydrolysis is a ketone (R-C(=O)-R'), where R' is the original alkyl group from the cyanide. ### Conclusion Thus, the product (X) formed in the reaction is a ketone. ### Answer (X) will be a ketone. ---
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