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The hydrolysis of nitriles is a two-stage process involving nucleophilic addition of water, leading to the formation of an amide through tautomeric rearrangement. The reaction can occur under both acidic and basic conditions, with acidic conditions being more effective due to the stability of the protonated amino group compared to hydroxide. Additionally, nitriles can be partially saponified into amides under controlled basic conditions, although this is more challenging in acidic conditions.

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