CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2010

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    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 \[AgCN\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    When ethyl bromide reacts with alcoholic KCN, propane nitrile is obtained as main product. \[{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}Br+Alc.\,\,KCN\xrightarrow{{}}\underset{propane\,nitrile}{\mathop{{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}CN}}\,\]


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