Question

When acetamide is hydrolysed by boiling with acid, the product obtained is

• A. acetic acid
• B. ethyl amine
• C. ethanol
• D. acetamide

Hint:

Acidic hydrolysis of amide gives carboxylic acid + ammonium salt.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Write the compound formula.
Acetamide is:
\[ CH_3CONH_2 \]
Step 2: Acidic hydrolysis of amides.
Amides on hydrolysis with acid produce carboxylic acid and ammonium salt.
\[ CH_3CONH_2 + H_2O + HCl \rightarrow CH_3COOH + NH_4Cl \]
Step 3: Identify the organic product.
The main organic product is acetic acid (CH\(_3\)COOH).
Final Answer:
\[ \boxed{\text{(A) acetic acid}} \]