Find out the major products from the following reaction sequence.
The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
The reaction proceeds as follows:
1. \(\text{NaCN}\) reacts with the carbonyl group to form a cyanohydrin (\(\text{-CN}\) and \(\text{-OH}\) groups on the same carbon).
2. Ethanol in the presence of \(\text{H}_2\text{O}^+\) hydrolyzes the cyanohydrin to form a carboxylic acid group (\(\text{-COOH}\)) and retains the hydroxyl group.
Thus, the major products are as shown in option (4), where the carboxylic acid (\(\text{-COOH}\)) and hydroxyl (\(\text{-OH}\)) groups are appropriately positioned.
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