JEE Main Chemistry question

R₂C=O (HCN)→ (A) (NH₃)→ (B) (Hydrolysis)→ (C). Compound (C) in the above reaction is:

Answer: (B)

Solution

HCN adds to the ketone to give a cyanohydrin (A); NH₃ then displaces the OH to give the α-aminonitrile (B); hydrolysis

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Question ID VK-149692