JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question

ChemistryOrganic Oxidation & Reduction ReactionsJEE Main 2024

Consider the given reaction, identify the major product P. CH₃–COOH → (i) LiAlH₄ (ii) PCC (iii) HCN/⁻OH (iv) H₂O/⁻OH, Δ → "P"

Answer: (D)

Solution

Acetic acid → ethanol → ethanal → cyanohydrin CH₃CH(OH)CN → hydrolysis to lactic acid.

Question ID VK-012104