Carbonyl CompoundHard

Question

Which of the following compounds will react with ethanolic KCN ?

Options

A.Ethyl chloride

B.Acetyl chloride

C.Chlorobenzene

D.Benzaldehyde

Solution

Alkyl halides show Nu^- substitution while aldehydes undergo Nu^- addition.

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