RAJASTHAN PMT Rajasthan - PMT Solved Paper-1996

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    A carbonyl compound (X) reacts with \[HCN\] to give a compound (V). The product (Z) obtained by the hydrolysis of compound (Y) shows optical isomerism and also gives iodoform test. Compound (X)is:

    A)  \[HCHO\]        

    B)                         \[C{{H}_{3}}COC{{H}_{3}}\]

    C)                         \[C{{H}_{3}}CHO\]    

    D)                         none of these

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Acetaldehyde only give compound which showing optical isomersim, these react with HCN and hydrolysis of obtained compound then give the iodoform test.


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