MHT CET Chemistry question

\mathrm{A \xrightarrow{HCN} B \xrightarrow[H_2O]{HCl} (CH_3)_3C-CH(OH)-COOH} Which of the following is 'A' in the above series of reactions?

Answer: (C)

Solution

The hydroxy acid is the hydrolysis product of the cyanohydrin of , so A is 2,2-dimethylpropanal;

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