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NEET Chemistry Aldehydes, Ketones Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Aldehydes, Ketons and Carboxylic Acids

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    The most reactive compound towards formation of cyanohydrin on treatment with KCN followed by acidification is

    A) benzaldehyde

    B) p-nitrobenzaldehyde

    C) phenylacetaldehyde

    D) p-hydroxybenzaldehyde

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] \[-N{{O}_{2}}\] group is electron withdrawing which enchances the addition of \[C{{N}^{-}}\] ion (a nucleophilic additon reaction).


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