engineering chemistry MCQ #508

The product of the reaction of acetone with HCN is

engineering chemistry MCQ #508

  1. Question 1

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

    • A) CH₃COCH₂CN
    • B) CH₃C(CN)(OH)CH₃
    • C) C(CH₃)₂(OH)CN
    • D) CH₃CH₂COCH₃

    Answer: C(CH₃)₂(OH)CN

    Explanation: The reaction involves the nucleophilic addition of CN⁻ to the carbonyl group, forming a cyanohydrin.