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A-LevelChemistryCarbonyl compounds9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2010 · Q291 Mark

CH₃CH₂COCH₂CH₃ reacts with hydrogen cyanide to form a cyanohydrin. Which feature applies to the product?

AIt has one chiral centre.
BIt is formed by electrophilic addition.
CIt is formed via a C-OH intermediate.
DIts formation requires the use of cyanide ions as a catalyst.

✓ Correct answer

D: Its formation requires the use of cyanide ions as a catalyst.

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Carbonyl compounds, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2010 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 29.

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