Question

convert Ethanol to propanenitrile

Answer 1

CH3CH2OH+KCN →CH3-CH2-c=-N
Ethanol                      CH3CH2-C(triple bond with)N which is propanenitrile

Answer 2

Answer: The conversion is given below.

Explanation:

The above conversion is carried out in various steps:

Step 1: Converting Ethanol to chloroethane

When ethanol reacts with hydrogen chloride, it leads to substitution of alcoholic group and results in the formation of chloroethane.

Step 2: Converting chloroethane to propanenitrile.

When chloroethane is reacted with aqueous alcoholic solution of KCN, it results in the formation of propanenitrile.

The equations for the above conversions is given in the image attached below.