Compound Y is warmed using a mild oxidising agent. One of the reaction products then reacts with hydrogen cyanide to produce 2-hydroxybutanenitrile. What is compound Y?
- Abutan-1-ol
- Bbutan-2-ol
- Cpropan-1-ol
- Dpropan-2-ol
Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Carbonyl compounds
Compound Y is warmed using a mild oxidising agent. One of the reaction products then reacts with hydrogen cyanide to produce 2-hydroxybutanenitrile. What is compound Y?