What is meant by the following terms? Give an example of the reaction in each case.

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What is meant by the following terms? Give an example of the reaction in each case. Cyanohydrins

Philoid · Accepted Answer

Cyanohydrin:

Cyanohydrins are those organic compounds having the formula RR“²C(OH)CN, wherever R and R“² can be alkyl or aryl groups.

Aldehydes and ketones react with compound (KCN) within the presence of excess cyanide (NaCN) as a catalyst to field organic compound.