Hydrolysis of Nitro Compounds
Primary nitroalkanes on reaction with dilute hydrochloric acid or sulphuric acid undergo hydrolysis to produce carboxylic acids and hydroxylamine. Secondary nitroalkanes on hydrolysis form ketones.
Primary nitroalkanes on reaction with dilute hydrochloric acid or sulphuric acid undergo hydrolysis to produce carboxylic acids and hydroxylamine. Secondary nitroalkanes on hydrolysis form ketones.