MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #464

What is the product when acetone reacts with HCN?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #464

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the product when acetone reacts with HCN?

    • A) Acetone cyanohydrin
    • B) Acetic acid
    • C) Acetaldehyde
    • D) Acetamide

    Answer: Acetone cyanohydrin

    Explanation: Acetone reacts with HCN to form acetone cyanohydrin; this is a nucleophilic addition reaction.