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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids: Addition MCQ

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AdditionMediumQuestion 40021

Question

HCN adds to carbonyl compounds to form:

  1. A
    cyanohydrins
    Correct
  2. B
    oximes
  3. C
    hydrazones
  4. D
    esters

Correct answer

cyanohydrins

Explanation

Nucleophilic addition of CN−^- followed by protonation occurs.

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