Question

$\alpha$ -Hydroxypropanoic add can be prepared from ethanal by following the steps given in the sequence.

• A. Treat with $HCN$ followed by acidic hydrolysis
• B. Treat with $NaHSO_{3}$ followed by reaction with $Na_{2}CO_{3}$
• C. Treat with $H_{2}SO_{4}$ followed by hydrolysis
• D. Treat with $K_{2}Cr_{2}O_{7}$ in presence of sulphuric add

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) Treat with $HCN$ followed by acidic hydrolysis