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The most reactive compound towards formation of cyanohydrin on treatment with KCN followed by acidification is

A

Benzaldehyde

B

P-nitrobenzaldehye

C

Phenylacetaldehyde

D

p-hydroxybenzaldehyde

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(b)`-NO_(2)` Group (an ewdg ) increases the nucleophilic Addition
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