Benzaldehyde and Benzoic AcidHard
Question
The following compound is obtained on refluxing benzaldehyde with aqueos ethanolic potassium cyanide -
Options
A.Benzoic acid
B.Benzyl acetate
C.Cinnamic acid
D.Benzoin
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