Aldehydes Ketones Question 229
Question: The most reactive compound towards formation of cyanohydrin on treatment with KCN followed by acidification is
Options:
A) benzaldehyde
B) p-nitrobenzaldehyde
C) phenylacetaldehyde
D) p-hydroxybenzaldehyde
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
[b] $ -NO_2 $ group is electron withdrawing which enchances the addition of $ C{N^{-}} $ ion (a nucleophilic additon reaction).
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