engineering chemistry MCQ #421

The reaction of acetone with HCN gives

engineering chemistry MCQ #421

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of acetone with HCN gives

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

    Answer: Acetone cyanohydrin

    Explanation: HCN adds to the carbonyl group of acetone, forming acetone cyanohydrin.