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The formation of cyanohydrin from ketone is an example of :

A

Electrophilic addtion

B

Nucleophilic addtion

C

Nucleophilic substitution

D

Electrophilic substitution

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The correct Answer is:
B

Aldehydes and ketones undergo `NA` reactions.
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  • The formation of cyanohydrin from a ketone is an example of

    A
    electrophilic addition
    B
    nucleophilic addition
    C
    nucleophilic substitution
    D
    electrophilic substitution
  • The formation of cyanohydrin from a ketone is an example of

    A
    Electrophilic addition
    B
    Nucleophilic addition
    C
    Nucleophilic substitution
    D
    Electrophilic substitution
  • The formation of cyanohydrin from a ketone is an example of

    A
    electrophilic addition
    B
    nucleophilic addition
    C
    nucleophilic substitution
    D
    electrophilic substitution