Q. Which reagent is most suitable for the following for the synthesis of $HOCH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{2}COOH$ from$HOCH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{2}Br$?
A) Grignard reagent
B) $KCN/H_{3}O^{+}$
C) $HgSO_{4}/H_{2}SO_{4}$
D) $PCl_{5}$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: $KCN/H_{3}O^{+}$.
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.