$A$ $(C_3H_6O)$ $\xrightarrow{NaCN/H_2SO_4}$ cyanohydrin of $A$. If the cyanohydrin is optically active,then the possible structure of $A$ is:

  • A
    Propanal $(CH_3CH_2CHO)$
  • B
    Propanone $(CH_3COCH_3)$
  • C
    Cyclopropanol
  • D
    Oxetane

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