Q. Which of the following compound cannot formed an optically active cyanohydrins on reaction with HCN?
A) $CH_{3}CHO$
B) Benzaldehyde
C) 2-pentanone
D) 3-pentanone
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: 3-pentanone.
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.