An organic compound that does not undergo a reaction with both hydrogen cyanide and hydroxylamine can be?

  • A Alkene
  • B Alkanal
  • C Alkanone
  • D Alkanoic Acid

The correct answer is A. Alkene

alkanone & alkanal react with HCN to form compounds known as cyanohyderins. They also react with hydroxylamine to form oximes.

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