The hydrolysis of an organic nitrile, a compound containing a—C≡N group, in basic solution, is proposed to proceed by the following mechanism. Write a complete balanced equation for the overall reaction, list any intermediates, and identify the catalyst in this reaction.

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Step 1 R C N + OH- Step 2 Step 3 R-C N- + H₂O OH R- NH OH R-C R-C R-C N OH NH OH + OH- NH₂