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Question

Provide the starting molecule and the reagent needed to synthesize the cyanohydrin below.

Cyanohydrin structure with hydroxyl and cyano groups attached.

Accepted Answer

Reaction showing synthesis of cyanohydrin from a carbonyl compound using NaCN and HCN.

Answer

Reaction showing synthesis of cyanohydrin from a compound using NaCN and HCN.

Answer

Reaction showing conversion of cyanohydrin using H2O and HCl.

Answer

Reaction showing conversion of cyanohydrin using H2O and HCN from an amine compound.