The cyanohydrin of a compound X on hydrolysis gives lactic acid; the X is

Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Aldehydes and Ketones

1. (CH₃)₂CO
2. HCHO
3. CH₃CHO
4. C₆H₅CH₂CHO

Answer

(C) CH 3 CHO

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