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