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The addition of HCN to carbonyl compounds is an example of:
The addition of HCN to carbonyl compounds is an example of:
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The correct option is A nucleophilic addition
HCN breaks and form CN− ion and act as a nucleophile.CN− attacks at carbonyl part, so it's a nucleophilic addition reaction.
HCN breaks and form CN− ion and act as a nucleophile.
CN− attacks at carbonyl part, so it's a nucleophilic addition reaction.
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