Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Carboxylic acids and derivatives — practice question

The reaction product formed from propanone and hydrogen cyanide is hydrolysed in acidic conditions. What is the formula of the final product?

  • A$\text{CH}_3\text{CH(OH)COOH}$
  • B$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{COOH}$
  • C$(\text{CH}_3)_2\text{CHCONH}_2$
  • D$(\text{CH}_3)_2\text{C(OH)COOH}$

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