STANDARDChemistry-Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
STANDARD Chemistry Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
An alkyl halide, RX reacts with KOH to give propane nitrile. RX is
A
C₃H₂Br
B
C₄HgBr
C
C₂H₅Br
D
C₅H₁₁Br
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
C₂H₅Br reacts with KCN to form C₂H₅CN and KBr. This reaction is a nucleophilic substitution where the bromine is replaced by the cyanide ion.
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