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What is meant by Cyanohydrin?
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesNEET
Options:
  • A Cyanohydrin is a chemical compound composed of carbon, nitrogen, and hydrogen atoms.
  • B Cyanohydrin is a type of molecule that contains a cyano group (-CN) and a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to the same carbon atom.
  • C Cyanohydrin refers to a class of compounds formed by the substitution of a ketone or aldehyde with hydrogen cyanide (HCN).
  • D Cyanohydrin is a type of compound found in certain plant extracts and is used in traditional medicine.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Cyanohydrin is a type of molecule that contains a cyano group (-CN) and a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to the same carbon atom.
Correct Option is : (B)
Cyanohydrin is a type of molecule that contains a cyano group (-CN) and a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to the same carbon atom.

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