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21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition / Cyanohydrin / Problem 3
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Which of the following is true about the classification and reactivity of nitriles?
A
Nitriles are considered alcohol derivatives and cannot be hydrolyzed.
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Nitriles are considered carboxylic acid derivatives and can be hydrolyzed to carboxylic acids under acidic or basic conditions.
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Nitriles are stable and do not react under basic conditions.
D
Nitriles readily form esters under acidic conditions.
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