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MHT CET · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones

Which of the following compound is highly reactive towards HCN?

  1. A \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5}-\mathrm{CHO}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{CHO}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CO}-\mathrm{CH}_{3}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CHO}\)
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(B) \(\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{CHO}\)

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(A)
Due to less steric hinderance.