Which of the following compounds is used to convert acetaldehyde into acetaldehyde cyanohydrin?

  • A
    $FeCl_3$ (neutral)
  • B
    $H_2SO_4$ (dil.)
  • C
    $HCN$
  • D
    $NaHSO_3$

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