A nitrile is prepared from the corresponding primary amide by reaction with which of these? A)HCl B)Cl₂ C)P₄O₁₀ D)HOCl E)AlCl₃

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Nitriles can be prepared from primary amides by dehydration, which can be achieved using P4O10 (phosphorus pentoxide). This reagent is a powerful dehydrating agent that removes water from the amide, leading to the formation of a nitrile.

A Nitrile Is Prepared from the Corresponding Primary Amide by Reaction