Question

`CH_(3)CHOoverset(HCN)rarrXoverset(H_(2)"O"//H^(+))rarrY`
In the above sequence Y is
A. formic acid
B. cinnamic acid
C. Acetic acid
D. lactic acid

Answer 1

Correct Answer - D
`{:(" H H"),(" | |"),(H_(3)"CCHO"overset(HCN)rarrH_(3)C-C-C=Noverset(H_(2)"O"//H^(+))rarrH_(3)C-C-COOH),(" | |"),(" OH OH"),(" (X) Lactic acid"),(" (Y)"):}`