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STANDARD Chemistry Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Butane nitrile can be prepared by heating
A
propyl alcohol with KCN
B
butyl chloride with KCN
C
butyl alcohol with KCN
D
propyl chloride with KCN
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
CH₃CH₂CH₂Cl + KCN → CH₃CH₂CH₂CN + KCl. Propyl chloride reacts with KCN to form butane nitrile.
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