engineering chemistry MCQ #309

The product of the reaction of acetone with HCN is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #309

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The product of the reaction of acetone with HCN is?

    • A) Acetone cyanohydrin
    • B) Acetone oxime
    • C) Acetone hydrazone
    • D) Acetone semicarbazone

    Answer: Acetone cyanohydrin

    Explanation: CN⁻ adds to carbonyl carbon of acetone, forming acetone cyanohydrin.