When an aldehyde is reacted with hydrogen cyanide a ” Cyanihydrin” is formed. This process is best termed as __________?
AElectrophilic addition
BElectrophilic substitution
CNecleophilic substitution
DNucleophilic addition
Correct answer
D. Nucleophilic addition
Explanation
Nucleophilic addition is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.