Carboxylic Acid and Acid DerivativesMedium

Question

The compound most suitable for the preparation of cyanohydrin is

Options

A.C2H5COOH
B.C2H5NH2
C.C2H5COC2H5
D.C2H5-C2H5

Solution

Ketones reacts with HCN to form addition product, knon as cynothdrin compounds.

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