AIIMS2002Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIIMS 2002 Chemistry Cyanohydrin Formation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
The compound most suitable for the preparation of cyanohydrin is
A
C₆H₅COOH
B
C₆H₅NH₂
C
C₆H₅COOC₂H₅
D
C₂H₅−C₂H₅
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Cyanohydrin can be prepared easily by the reaction of HCN with carbonyl compounds.
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