Consider the Equilibrium of Each of the Carbonyl Compounds with HCN

question 128

Multiple Choice

Consider the equilibrium of each of the carbonyl compounds with HCN to produce cyanohydrins. Which is the correct ranking of compounds in order of increasing K_eq for this equilibrium?

• A) H₂CO < cyclohexanone < CH₃CHO < 2-methylcyclohexanone
• B) CH₃CHO < 2-methylcyclohexanone < cyclohexanone < H₂CO
• C) cyclohexanone < 2-methylcyclohexanone < H₂CO < CH₃CHO
• D) cyclohexanone < 2-methylcyclohexanone < CH₃CHO < H₂CO
• E) 2-methylcyclohexanone < cyclohexanone < CH₃CHO < H₂CO

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