Which of the following compounds will form lactic acid from its cyanohydrin?

  • A
    Formaldehyde
  • B
    Benzaldehyde
  • C
    Acetaldehyde
  • D
    $\alpha$-Amino acetic acid

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Match List $-I$ with List $-II.$
List $-I$ (Products formed) List $-II$ (Reaction of carbonyl compound with)
$(a).$ Cyanohydrin $(i).$ $NH_2OH$
$(b).$ Acetal $(ii).$ $RNH_2$
$(c).$ Schiff's base $(iii).$ Alcohol
$(d).$ Oxime $(iv).$ $HCN$

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