Question

what is action of hydrogencynide on propanal​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Hydrogen cyanide adds across the carbon-oxygen double bond in aldehydes and some 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 acid has been added.

Answer 2

Answer:

carbon-oxygen double bond in aldehydes and some 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 acid has been added.....

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