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Synthesis by Reduction of Nitriles

Acetaldehyde ...

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Acetaldehyde cyanoghydrin on hydrolysis gives :

A

Ethylene glycol

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B

Acetone

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C

Acetic acid

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D

α

-hydroxy propionic acid

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Solution

The correct option is D $α$ -hydroxy propionic acid

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