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Propanone reacts with hydrogen cyanide, HCN, in the presence of KCN as a catalyst, to form a hydroxynitrile.
Explain, in terms of the mechanism of the reaction, why the product is formed as a racemic mixture.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Carbonyl compounds
Carbonyl compounds: explain question
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