a -Hydroxypropanoic acid can be prepared from ethanal by following the steps given in the…
Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSE — Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
a-Hydroxypropanoic acid can be prepared from ethanal by following the steps given in the sequence.
- Treat with HCN followed by acidic hydrolysis.
- Treat with NaHSO3 followed by reaction with Na2CO3.
- Treat with H2SO4 followed by hydrolysis.
- Treat with K2Cr2O7 in presence of sulphuric acid.
Answer
(A) Treat with HCN followed by acidic hydrolysis.
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