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Q. The end product $B$ in the sequence of reactions
$R-X \xrightarrow{CN^{-}}A \xrightarrow{NaOH} B$

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

$R-X \xrightarrow{KCN} R-CN \xrightarrow[H_2O]{NaOH} R-COONa +NH_3$