a -Hydroxypropanoic acid can be prepared from ethanal by following the steps given in the…

Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSEAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

a-Hydroxypropanoic acid can be prepared from ethanal by following the steps given in the sequence.
  1. Treat with HCN followed by acidic hydrolysis.
  2. Treat with NaHSO3 followed by reaction with Na2CO3.
  3. Treat with H2SO4 followed by hydrolysis.
  4. Treat with K2Cr2O7 in presence of sulphuric acid.

Answer

(A) Treat with HCN followed by acidic hydrolysis.

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