A) benzaldehyde
B) p-nitrobenzaldehyde
C) phenylacetaldehyde
D) p-hydroxybenzaldehyde
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Addition of HCN to a carbonyl compound is a nucleophilic addition reaction. \[-\text{N}{{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}}\]group being electron withdrawing increases the polarity (or electron deficiency) of catbonyl carbon and thus, makes the group of benzaldehyde more reactive towards HCN. 34.You need to login to perform this action.
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