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Which of the following is most reactive towards addition reaction of hydrogen cyanide to form corresponding cyanohydrin ?

A

Acetone

B

Formaldehye

C

Acetaldehyde

D

Deethylketon

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B

Formaldehyde - Reactivity towards nuclephilic addion : Aldehyde `gt` Ketone
In aldehyde `HCHO gt CH_3CHO gt CH_3CH_2CHO`.
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