Which of the following compounds forms lactic acid upon the formation of its cyanohydrin followed by hydrolysis?

  • A
    $HCHO$
  • B
    $CH_3COCH_3$
  • C
    $CH_3CHO$
  • D
    $CH_3CH_2CHO$

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Statement $I$: Aldehyde on reaction with $HCN$ gives Cyanohydrin.
Statement $II$: Cyanohydrin is a compound which consists of hydroxy and cyano groups on the same carbon.
Choose the correct answer from the following with reference to above statements.

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