Aldehydes Ketones Question 135
Question: Which gives lactic acid on hydrolysis after reacting with HCN
[UPSEAT 2003; MP PMT 2003]
Options:
A) $ HCHO $
B) $ CH_3CHO $
C) $ C_6H_5CHO $
D) $ CH_3COCH_3 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ CH_3CHO\xrightarrow{HCN}CH_3CH(OH)CN\xrightarrow{2H_2O/{H^{+}}} $
$ CH_3CH(OH)COOH $