Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Carbonyl compounds

Carbonyl compounds — practice question

Which statement is correct about the reaction between carbonyl compounds and HCN?

  • AThe reaction is catalysed by concentrated $\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4$.
  • BPentan-2-one and HCN react to give a chiral product.
  • CThe reaction is a condensation reaction.
  • DThe reaction is nucleophilic substitution.

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