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Treatment of C6 H5 CHO with HCN gives a ...

Treatment of `C_6 H_5 CHO` with HCN gives a mixture of two isomers which cannot be separated even by very careful fractional distillation. Explain

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To solve the question regarding the treatment of benzaldehyde (C6H5CHO) with HCN and the formation of isomers, we can break down the process step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Reactants**: - The reactant is benzaldehyde (C6H5CHO), which contains a carbonyl group (C=O) attached to a benzene ring. 2. **Understand the Reaction**: ...
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