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Question

The compound most suitable for the preparation of cyanohydrin is

A

$C _{2} H _{5} COOH$

B

$C _{6} H _{5} NH _{2}$

C

$C _{2} H _{5} COC _{2} H _{5}$

D

$C _{2} H _{5}- C _{2} H _{5}$

Answer

$C _{2} H _{5} COC _{2} H _{5}$

Explanation

Solution

Cyanohydrin can be prepared easily by the reaction of $HCN$ with carbonyl compounds (i.e. Ketones)