Due to electron withdrawing nature of NO2 group, the partial positive charge on the carbon atom of the C=O group in p−nitrobenzaldehyde increases and becomes more susceptible to nucleophilic attack by CN− group.
126) The most reactive compound towards formation of cyanohydrin on treatment with KCN followed by acidification is:
Answer is:
p−nitrobenzaldehyde
Explanation:
Related Organic Chemistry MCQ with Answers
Answer is:
Three different oximes are formed
Answer is:
Potassium m−chlorobenzoate and m−chlorobenzyl alcohol
Answer is:
Benzyl alcohol and sodium formate
Explanation:
It is a cross−Cannizaro reaction.