NEET Chemistry Nucleophilic Addition MCQ Question
What is the primary nucleophile that adds to carbonyl compounds in the presence of a base, forming cyanohydrins?
Cyanide ion (CN-)
Hydroxide ion (OH-)
Ammonia (NH3)
Hydrogen ion (H+)
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The cyanide ion (CN-) is a stronger nucleophile that readily adds to carbonyl compounds in the nucleophilic addition reaction of aldehydes and ketones with hydrogen cyanide (HCN), yielding cyanohydrins.
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