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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryOrganic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and TechniquesJEE Main

The –CH(OH)–CN group is called

Answer: (C)

Solution

Addition of HCN across a carbonyl group gives an α-hydroxynitrile, R₂C(OH)CN, universally named a cyanohydrin.

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