The most reactive compound towards formation of cyanohydrin on treatment with KCN…

Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA ExamsAldehydes and Ketones

The most reactive compound towards formation of cyanohydrin on treatment with KCN followed by acidification is
  1. p-nitrobenzaldehyde
  2. p-hydroxybenzaldehyde
  3. benzaldehyde
  4. phenylacetaldehyde

Answer

(A) p-nitrobenzaldehyde

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