JEE Main Chemistry question
Which gives lactic acid on hydrolysis after reacting with HCN?
Answer: (B)
Solution
HCN adds to acetaldehyde to give the cyanohydrin CH₃CH(OH)CN, whose hydrolysis gives lactic acid, CH₃CH(OH)COOH.
Which gives lactic acid on hydrolysis after reacting with HCN?
HCN adds to acetaldehyde to give the cyanohydrin CH₃CH(OH)CN, whose hydrolysis gives lactic acid, CH₃CH(OH)COOH.