Aldehydes and Ketones - Result Question 15

####15. The major product $H$ in the given reaction sequence is

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 15. $(a)$

Solution:

  1. The first step is cyanohydrin reaction

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In the second step the $-CN$ of intermediate (I) is first hydrolysed and then dehydrated on heating in the presence of conc. $H _2 SO _4$.

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