In the reaction, $R - X\xrightarrow{{{\rm{Alcoholic}}\;{\rm{KCN}}}}A\xrightarrow{{{\rm{Dilute}}\;{\rm{HCl}}}}B$ The product B is

NEET UG CHEMISTRY MCQ: ALDEHYDES & KETONES & CARBOXYLIC ACIDS

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In the reaction,

R - X\xrightarrow{{\mathrm{Alcoholic}\;\mathrm{KCN}}}A\xrightarrow{{\mathrm{Dilute}\;\mathrm{HCl}}}B

The product B is

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Correct option: C

Carboxylic acid

Option C (Carboxylic acid) is correct because the reaction sequence converts an alkyl halide to a carboxylic acid.