Benzaldehyde on refluxing with aqueous alcoholic KCN produce:
A
Cyanobenzene
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B
Cyanohydrin
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C
Benzoyl cyanide
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D
Benzoin
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Solution
The correct option is D Benzoin Benzaldehyde when treated with an alcoholic solution of potassium cyanide forms benzoin. It is an example of benzoin condensation. The reaction is as