Reaction of acetone with $H C N$ gives

Substitution compound

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Addition compound

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Elimination product

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Addition compound
Reaction of acetone with HCN gives an addition compound. A molecule of HCN is added across $C = O$ double bond.

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