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The addition of HCN to carbonyl compounds is an example of

A

nucleophilic addition

B

electrophilic addition

C

free radical addition

D

elimination addition.

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A

Nucleophile attacks at the positive C centre of carbonyl group hence the addition is nucleophilic addition.
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  • The addition of carbonyl compound to HCN is an example of

    A
    Nucleophilic substitution
    B
    Electrophilic addition
    C
    Nucleophilic addition
    D
    Electrohilic substitution

  • Statement-I: Rate of addition of HCN on carbonyl compounds increases in presence of NaCN Because Statement-II: Reaction involves the addition of CN^(-) in rate determining step.

    A
    Statement-I is True, Statement-II is True : Statement-II is a correct explanation for Statement-I
    B
    Statement-I is True, Statement-II is True : Statement-II is `NOT` a correct explanation for Statement-I
    C
    Statement-I is True, Statement-II is False.
    D
    Statement-I is False, Statement-II is True.

  • Reaction of ammonia derivative with carbonyl compound is an example of -

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    Addition and Substitution
    B
    Substitution and Elimination
    C
    Addition and Elimination
    D
    Addition and intramolecular substitution

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