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Question
Which of the following is called as mandelonitrile?
Options
Acetaldehyde cyanohydrin
Acetone cyanohydrin
Formaldehyde cyanohydrin
Benzaldehyde cyanohydrin
MCQ
Solution
Benzaldehyde cyanohydrin
Explanation:
Mandelonitrile is the name for benzaldehyde cyanohydrin. Mandelonitrile is the cyanohydrin derivative of benzaldehyde or the nitrite of mandelic acid. Mandelonitrile is found in small levels in the pits of various fruits.
Benzaldehyde cyanohydrin
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