Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Reaction kinetics

Reaction kinetics — practice question

Propanal reacts with hydrogen cyanide to give 2-hydroxybutanenitrile. One suitable catalyst for this reaction is sodium cyanide. $\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CHO} + \text{HCN} \xrightarrow{\text{NaCN}} \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH(OH)CN}$ Which of the following statements about the reaction of propanal with hydrogen cyanide are correct?

  • A1, 2 and 3
  • B1 and 2 only
  • C2 and 3 only
  • D1 only

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