write mechanism of foll. reaction nBuBr + KCN ---------> nBuCN in the presence of EtOH-H2O
Asked by rishita gajbhiye | 18th Feb, 2011, 08:38: AM
Expert Answer:
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Haloalkanes react with alcoholic solution of potassium cyanide (KCN) to give alkane nitriles or alkyl cyanides as the major products along with a small amount of alkyl isocyanides.
The mechanism is as follows
The Nu is CN and the R' is CH2CH2CH3 and R" and R"' are H.
We hope that clarifies your query.
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Dear Student
Haloalkanes react with alcoholic solution of potassium cyanide (KCN) to give alkane nitriles or alkyl cyanides as the major products along with a small amount of alkyl isocyanides.
The mechanism is as follows
The Nu is CN and the R' is CH2CH2CH3 and R" and R"' are H.
We hope that clarifies your query.
Regards
Team
Topperlearning
Answered by | 18th Feb, 2011, 11:49: AM
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