engineering chemistry MCQ #600

What is the product of the reaction between ethanal and HCN?

engineering chemistry MCQ #600

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the product of the reaction between ethanal and HCN?

    • A) 2-hydroxypropanenitrile
    • B) propanenitrile
    • C) 2-hydroxyethanenitrile
    • D) ethanenitrile

    Answer: 2-hydroxypropanenitrile

    Explanation: Aldehydes react with HCN to form cyanohydrins. Ethanal reacts with HCN to form 2-hydroxypropanenitrile.