Question

Explain the mechanism of addition of HCN to a carbonyl group in presence of a base... ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Hydrogen cyanide adds across the carbon-oxygen double bond in aldehydes and ketones to produce compounds known as hydroxynitriles. ... Instead, the aldehyde or ketone is mixed with a solution of sodium or potassium cyanide in water to which a little sulphuric acid has been added.

Answer 2

Answer:

Hydrogen cyanide adds across the carbon oxygen double bond in aldehydes and ketones to produce compound known as hydroxynitriles

Explanation:

instead the adelhyde ketone is mixed with a solution of sodium or potassium cyanide in water to which a little sulphuric acid has been added

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