Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Chemical bonding

Chemical bonding — practice question

The conversion of ethanal, $\mathrm{CH_3CHO}$, with HCN to give a cyanohydrin is catalysed by NaCN. What characteristics does the intermediate in this reaction have?

  • A1, 2 and 3 are correct
  • B1 and 2 only are correct
  • C2 and 3 only are correct
  • D1 only is correct

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