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Hydroxynitriles Flashcards

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How are hydroxynitriles produced?

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Reacting aldehydes or ketones with hydrogen cyanide(HCN)

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Which functional groups do hydroxynitriles contain?

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Hydroxyl(OH) and a nitrile group(CN)

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Which mechanism is used to make hydroxynitriles?

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Nucleophilic addition

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What is a safer alternative to hydrogen cyanide(HCN)?

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Potassium cyanide(KCN)

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