Question

1. (a) Identify the product(s) of following reactions and provide reason for their formation.


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Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

In practical syntheses of cyanohydrins, it is convenient to add a strong acid to a mixture of sodium cyanide and the carbonyl compound, so that hydrogen cyanide is generated in situ. The amount of acid added should be insufficient to consume all the cyanide ion, therefore sufficiently alkaline conditions are maintained for rapid addition.