Aldehydes and Ketones - Ketones + HCN (Nucleophillic Addition) Flashcards by h h | Brainscape

Q

What is a reagent in nucleophillic addition?

A

HCN

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How write the equation for which a ketone reacts with HCN

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Ketone + HCN –> 2-hydroxy-2-alkyl_____-nitrile

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Finish the equation:

Butanone + HCN —->

A

2-hydroxy-2-methylbutanenitrile

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