A carbonyl compound reacts with HCN to f...

A carbonyl compound reacts with HCN to form a cyanohydrin which on hydrolysis forms a racemic mixture of hydroxy acids. The compounds is

Formaldehyde

Acetaldehyde

Acetone

Diethyl ketone

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