Q. Which one of the following forms propane nitrile as the major product?
A) Ethyl bromide + alcoholic KCN
B) Propyl bromide + alcoholic KCN
C) Propyl bromide + alcoholic AgCN
D) Ethyl bromide + alcoholic AgCN
Explanation
(a)
When ethyl bromide reacts with alcoholic KCN, propane nitrile is obtained as main product.
$C_{2}H_{5}Br\ + \ Alc.\ KCN\ \rightarrow \ \ C_{2}H_{5}CN$
propane nitrile
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