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why cynide are use during preparation of benzoin from bezaldehyde

why cynide are use during preparation of benzoin from bezaldehyde
 

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Bhavya
askIITians Faculty 1281 Points
7 years ago
Dear student
Cyanide is used in benzoin condensation as :-
1.It is a very good nucleophile
2.It is also a very good leaving group.

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