How will you bring about the following conversions in not more than two steps?
Benazaldehyde to α-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid

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How will you bring about the following conversions in not more than two steps? Benazaldehyde to α-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid

Philoid · Accepted Answer

benzaldehyde is mixed with HCN at pH 9-10, and further treating it with Water at slightly acidic condition it forms α-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid

How will you bring about the following conversions in not more than two steps?Benazaldehyde to α-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid