When benzaldehyde is treated with a catalytic amount of KCN, the benzoin condensation occurs. Draw a complete, detailed mechanism for this reaction. Hint: The reaction does not take place without the presence of NC¯. An a-hydroxy ketone ОН KCN HOH,0, ELOH 2-Hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethanone (Benzoin) 88% Benzaldehyde

When benzaldehyde is treated with a catalytic amount of KCN, the benzoin condensation occurs. Draw a complete, detailed mechanism for this reaction. Hint: The reaction does not take place without the presence of NC¯. An a-hydroxy ketone ОН KCN HOH,0, ELOH 2-Hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethanone (Benzoin) 88% Benzaldehyde

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