Question

convert Ethanol to propanenitrile

Answer 1

Hope it will help you. The conversion of ethanol to propanenitrile.

Answer 2

Hey dear,

◆ Explained answer-
- Step I -
Firstly ethanol is converted to bromoethane with the help of red P/ Br2 as catalyst.
CH3-CH-2OH ---> CH3-CH2-Br
Catalyst- Red P/ Br2

- Step-II -
This intermediate bromoethane is converted to propanenitrile using KCN/ aq.ethanol as catalyst.
CH3-CH2-Br ---> CH3-CH2-CN
Catalyst- KCN/ Aq.Ethanol.


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