Compound 'A' undergoes formation of cyan...

Compound 'A' undergoes formation of cyanohydrin which on hydrolysis gives lactic acid `[CH_(3)CH(OH)COOH]` Therefore, compound 'A' is :

A

Acetaldehyde

B

Acetone

C

Benzaldehyde

D

Formaldehyde

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The correct Answer is:

A

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