Using the principles for writing mechanisms and the four common mechanistic steps, write mechanisms showing all electron flow arrows for the following reaction : (a)Partial hydrolysis of acetonitrile in acidic water to create acetamide.

Using the principles for writing mechanisms and the four common mechanistic steps, write mechanisms showing all electron flow arrows for the following reaction : (a)Partial hydrolysis of acetonitrile in acidic water to create acetamide.

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Chapter24: Amines And Heterocycles

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(a)Partial hydrolysis of acetonitrile in acidic water to create acetamide.

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