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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

An Organic compound (A) having molecular formula C2H4O when reacts with methyl magnesium iodide followed by acid hydrolysis to give isopropyl alcohol which on reaction with hydrogen iodide gives (B). Compound (B) on reaction with potassium cyanide gives (C). (C) on reduction gives an amine (D).  

What id the name of the compound (C)?

Options:

2-Cyanopropane 

Isopropyl amine 

Isopropyl alcohol 

1-Cyanopropane 

Correct Answer:

2-Cyanopropane 

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1. 2-Cyanopropane.