Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Reaction kinetics

Reaction kinetics — practice question

The reaction in which ethanal, $\text{CH}_3\text{CHO}$, combines with $\text{HCN}$ to give $2$-hydroxypropanenitrile is catalysed by $\text{NaCN}$. What features 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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