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What are cyanohydrins, and why are they considered useful synthetic intermediates?

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  1. ACyanohydrins are alcohols formed from the reaction of HCN with ketones.
  2. BCyanohydrins are aldehydes formed from the reaction of HCN with alcohols.
  3. CCyanohydrins are compounds formed from the reaction of HCN with aldehydes and ketones, and they serve as inter
  4. DCyanohydrins are compounds formed from the reaction of HCN with aldehydes and ketones, and they are the final

Correct answer

C. Cyanohydrins are compounds formed from the reaction of HCN with aldehydes and ketones, and they serve as inter

Step-by-step solution

Cyanohydrins are compounds formed in the reaction of aldehydes and ketones with HCN, and they are considered useful synthetic intermediates because they can participate in subsequent reactions to synthesise a variety of compounds.

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