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The product obtained when benzaldehyde is heated with an ethanolic of KCN is what?

The product obtained when benzaldehyde is heated with an ethanolic of KCN is what?

Grade:12

3 Answers

Arun
25750 Points
6 years ago
Dear student
 
Product formed on the reaction is-
C6H5CHOHCOC6H5
Hope it helps
 
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Arun (askiitians forum expert)
BIKRAM
54 Points
6 years ago
This reaction is called benzoin condesation . the formed product is called Bezoin  Ph-CH(OH)COPh.
CN- is suitable nuclephile this reaction.
Jose
11 Points
6 years ago
Note: it is not easy to draw molecules in here.
Read synthesis in source below:
 
 
 

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