Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Carbonyl compounds

Carbonyl compounds — practice question

When a carbonyl compound, $X$, is treated with HCN in the presence of NaCN, a product with $M_r = 85$ is formed. $X$ gives no reaction with Fehling’s reagent. Which compound is $X$?

  • Abutanal
  • Bbutanone
  • Cpropanal
  • Dpropanone

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