Q
When an aldehyde is reacted with hydrogen cyanide a ” Cyanihydrin” is formed. This process is best termed as __________?
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A
A. Electrophilic addition
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B
B. Electrophilic substitution
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C
C. Nucleophilic addition
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D
D. Necleophilic substitution
Correct Answer:
C. C. Nucleophilic addition