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In the reaction , the acid obtained will be :
`CH_(3)CHO + HCN to CH_(3)CH(OH)Cnoverset(H-OH)(to) CH_(3)CH(OH)COOH`

A

D-isomer

B

L- isomer

C

80%D+20%L) mixture

D

(50%D+50%L) mixture

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The correct Answer is:
D
Attack at `sp^(2)` carbon take place on above and below the plane of `sp^(2)` carbon.
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