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Chapter 21: 15P (page 817)

Draw the products of each reaction.

a.

b.

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a.

b.

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Reaction of an aldehyde with NaCN

The treatment of aldehyde with NaCN in the presence of HCl results in the formation of a secondary alcohol.

02

Product formation in a and b

a.

The reaction of benzaldehyde with NaCN followed by HCl results in the formation of 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetonitrile as shown below:

Products formed in a

b.

The reaction of 1-hydroxycyclopentanecarbonitrile with H3O+ followed by heat results in the formation of 1-hydroxycyclopentanecarboxylic acid as shown below:

Products formed in B

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