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The addition of HCN to carbonyl compound...

The addition of `HCN` to carbonyl compounds is an example of

A

nucleophilic substitution

B

electrophilic addition

C

nucleophilic addition

D

electrophilic substitution

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C
`gtoverset(delta+)C=overset(delta-)O+H-CequivNrarrgtunderset(CN)underset(|)C-OH`
Addition of HCN to `gt` C=O group is an example of nucleophilic addition reaction.
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