A) Acetaldehyde
B) Acetone
C) Benzaldehyde
D) Formaldehyde
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Acetaldehyde on reaction with HCN forms acetaldehyde cyanohydrins which upon acid catalysed hydrolysis forms an\[\alpha -\]hydroxyl acid, i.e., lactic acid. Hence, the correct option is [a].You need to login to perform this action.
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