Ethanal reacts with hydrogen cyanide in the presence of $\text{KCN}$ to form a hydroxynitrile. What is the initial step in the mechanism for this reaction?
Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Chemical bonding
Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Chemical bonding
Ethanal reacts with hydrogen cyanide in the presence of $\text{KCN}$ to form a hydroxynitrile. What is the initial step in the mechanism for this reaction?