What is meant by the following terms?
Give an example of the reaction in each case
(i) Cyanohydrin
(ii) Aldol
(iii) Schiff's base
Answers
Hi User.
(i) A cyanohydrin is a functional group found in organic compounds. It is most commonly, but not limited to, examples having a cyano and a hydroxy group attached to the same carbon atom with the formula R2CCN, where R is H, alkyl, or aryl.
(ii) A colourless or yellowish oily liquid, miscible with water, used in the manufacture of rubber accelerators, as an organic solvent, in perfume, and as a hypnotic and sedative. Formula: CH 3 CHOHCH 2 CHOSystematic name: 3-hydroxybutanal. any organic compound containing the functional group -CHOHCH 2 CHO.
(iii)Schiff base is a class of compounds derived by the chemical reaction (condensation) of aldehydes or ketones with aromatic amines, for example. RNH2 + R'CHO →← RN:CHR' + H2O.
Hope it helps you make it Brainliest and follow me!
Hania Mirza