Question

Q.33. (i) Give the mechanism of cynohydrin formation when acetaldehyde react with HCN in the presence Of NaOH.(ii) 2-FIuorobutanoic acid is more stronger than 3-Fluorobutanoic acid. Why? (iii)How will you differentiate between 2-pentanone and 3-pentanone?(iv) How will you convert ethanal to 2-hydroxypropanoic acid?​

Answer 1

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Solution :

(a) For mechanism, consult section 8.

(b) This can be explained with the help of both steric and electronic factors. For details, consult section 8.

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