JEE Main Chemistry question
PhCHO + HCN → PhCH(OH)CN is an example of
Answer: (D)
Solution
Cyanide ion adds to the carbonyl carbon of benzaldehyde — nucleophilic addition, forming the cyanohydrin.
PhCHO + HCN → PhCH(OH)CN is an example of
Cyanide ion adds to the carbonyl carbon of benzaldehyde — nucleophilic addition, forming the cyanohydrin.