JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question
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.