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  4. Compound 'A' undergoes formation of cyanohydrins, which on hydrolysis gives lactic acid ( CH 3 CHOHCOOH ). Therefore compound 'A' is

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Q. Compound '$A$' undergoes formation of cyanohydrins, which on hydrolysis gives lactic acid $\left( CH _{3} CHOHCOOH \right)$. Therefore compound '$A$' is

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Solution:

(Acetaldehyde on reaction with hydrogen cyanide gives cyanohydrin which on hydrolysis gives lactic acid.
$-CN \xrightarrow { H _{2} O }- COOH$, every time.

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