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The compound most suitable for the preparation of cyanohydrin is

A

`C_(2)H_(5)COOH`

B

`C_(6)H_(5)NH_(2)`

C

`C_(2)H_(5)COC_(2)H_(5)`

D

`C_(2)H_(5)-C_(2)H_(5)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Cyanohydrin can be prepared easily by the reaction of HCN with carbonyl compounds ( i.e., Ketones )
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