Question

$\alpha -$ Hydroxypropanoic acid can be prepared from ethanl by following the steps given in the sequence.

• A. Treat with HCN followed by acidic hydrolysis.
• B. Treat with $\mathrm { NaHSO } _ { 3 }$ followed by reaction with $\mathrm { Na } _ { 2 } \mathrm { Co } _ { 3 }$.
• C. Treat with $\mathrm { H } _ { 2 } \mathrm { SO } _ { 4 }$followed by hydrolysis.
• D. Treat with $\mathrm { K } _ { 2 } \mathrm { Cr } _ { 2 } \mathrm { O } _ { 7 }$in presence of sulphuric acid.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Treat with HCN followed by acidic hydrolysis.

Answer 2

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