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The compound most suitable for the preparation of cyanohydrin is

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asked Jan 7, 2019 in Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids by Swara (80.9k points)
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The compound most suitable for the preparation of cyanohydrin is

(a) C₂H₅COOH

(b) C₆H₅NH₂

(c) C₂H₅COC₂H₅

(d) C₂H₅ - C₂H₅

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answered Jan 7, 2019 by Aesha (52.5k points)
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The correct option is: (c) C₂H₅COC₂H₅

Explanation:

Cyanohydrin can be prepared easily by the reaction of HCN with carbonyl compounds (i.e. ketones).

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