Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Isobutyraldehyde on reaction with formaldehyde and K2CO3 gives compound ‘A’. Compound ‘A’ reacts with KCN and yields compound ‘B’, which on hydrolysis gives a stable compound ‘C’. The compound ‘C’ is
A
B
C
D
Answer
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (C) :
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