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 theYou need to login to perform this action.
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