JEE Main 2022 — Aldehydes and Ketones Question with Solution
JEE Main 2022 (26 Jun Shift 2)
Question
The final product '' in the following reaction sequence
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Step-by-step explanation
Butan-2-one undergoes nucleophilic addition reaction with HCN to form a cyanohydrin which on hydrolysis forms 2-hydroxy-2methyl butanoic acid which undergoes dehydration to form 2-methyl but-2-enoic acid
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