JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2021 - 26th August Evening Shift - No. 11)
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Consider the given reaction, identify 'X' and 'Y' :
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Explanation
Cyanohydrin is formed when carbonyl compound reacts with HCN in the presence of alkali (NaOH).
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So, X is alkali i.e. NaOH.
Cyanohydrin on reacting with LiAlH4 forms amine.
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