JEE Main 2021 Chemistry question
Consider the given reaction: pentanal cyanohydrin intermediate "Y" (Major Product)
Identify 'X' and 'Y' :
- (A)X–NaOH, Y–1-amino-2-hydroxyhexane
- (B)X–HNO3, Y–amino alcohol
- (C)X–NaOH, Y–amino alcohol with NH2Correct
- (D)X–HNO3, Y–hydroxy amine (alternate)
Answer: (C)
Solution
Question ID VK-023668