Question

Amino acids are synthesised form.

• A. $\alpha$-Halo acids by reaction with $N{H}_3$
• B. Aldehydes by reaction with $N{H}_3$ and cyanide ion followed by hydrolysis.
• C. Alkyl halides by reaction with the enolate anion derived from diethyl acetamidomalonate & hydrolysis.
• D. Alcohols by reaction with $N{H}_3$ and $C{N}^{-}$ ion followed by hydrolysis.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A $\alpha$-Halo acids by reaction with $N{H}_3$
B Aldehydes by reaction with $N{H}_3$ and cyanide ion followed by hydrolysis.
C Alkyl halides by reaction with the enolate anion derived from diethyl acetamidomalonate & hydrolysis.