question_answer

Formation of cyanohydrin from a ketone is an example of

A)  electrophilic addition

B)  nucleophilic substitution

C)  nucleophilic addition

D)  electrophilic substitution

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

                 Ketone   undergoes   nucleophilic   addition reaction because nucleophilic end of reagent attack first followed by electrophilic end of reagent.