Chemistry · Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
A carbonyl compound reacts with HCN to form a cyanohydrin which on complete hydrolysis forms a racemic mixture of an α-hydroxy acid. The carbonyl compound is:
- 1HCHO
- 2CH3COCH3
- 3CH3CHO✓
- 4CH3CH2COCH2CH3
Correct answer
CH3CHO
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