Question

how to convert methyl chloride to acetic ​

Answer 1

Answer:

The most efficient (in terms of the number of steps)way to do this: Treat Methyl chloride with alcoholic potassium cyanide(KCN) ,this will produce methyl cyanide. On acid hydrolyzing (Distilled water in the presence of any mineral acid) it acetic acid is obtained with the evolution of ammonia gas.

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Answer 2

Answer:

To convert methyl chloride to acetic acid

First of all treat methyl chloride with KCN with some ethanol. It will form Potassium cyanide. On treatment with Distilled water in the presence of any mineral acid like H2SO4, acetic acid will be obtained with the evolution of ammonia gas(NH3)