STANDARDChemistry-Aldehydes and Ketones
STANDARD Chemistry Nucleophilic Addition Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy
The addition of HCN to carbonyl compounds is an example of
A
nucleophilic addition
B
electrophilic addition
C
free radical addition
D
elimination addition
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Nucleophile attacks at the positive C centre of carbonyl group hence the addition is nucleophilic addition.
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