Mechanism and Reactivity - Attack by OH - Hydrolysis of Aliphatic Nitro Compounds (ANC's)

3 important questions on Mechanism and Reactivity - Attack by OH - Hydrolysis of Aliphatic Nitro Compounds (ANC's)

What is the reaction called that hydrolysis nitro compounds to ketones or aldehydes by treating their conjugate bases with sulfuric acid?

Nef reaction

Why are tertiary ANC's incapable of undergoing a hydrolysis reaction?

They cannot be converted to their conjugate bases.

What is the product of a primary ANC if it is not first converted to its conjugate base?

A carboxylic acid

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