The formation of cyanohydrin from a ketone is an example of :

Nucleophilic substitution

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Nucleophilic addition

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Electrophilic addition

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Electrophilic substitution

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The correct option is B Nucleophilic addition

The formation of cyanohydrin form a ketone is an example of nucleophilic addition reaction.

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