The compound Aldehyde hydrazone is:

Correct answer: A. A compound formed by the reaction of an aldehyde with hydrazine.

  • A. A compound formed by the reaction of an aldehyde with hydrazine.
  • B. A compound formed by the reaction of an aldehyde with water.
  • C. A compound formed by the reaction of an aldehyde with an amine.
  • D. A compound formed by the reaction of an aldehyde with hydrogen cyanide.

Explanation

Aldehyde hydrazones are organic compounds derived from the reaction of aldehydes with hydrazine (NH2-NH2) or its derivatives. This reaction involves the addition of hydrazine across the carbonyl group of the aldehyde, resulting in the formation of a hydrazone with the general structure RH > CH = N-NH2, where RH represents the organic group attached to the carbonyl carbon of the aldehyde.Option A is correct as it accurately describes this reaction and the resulting compound. Option B is incorrect because a reaction with water forms a hydrate. Option C is incorrect because an aldehyde reacting with an amine forms an imine. Option D is incorrect because a reaction with hydrogen cyanide forms a cyanohydrin.

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